For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,400 students in 60181, IL (there are , serving 810 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 60181, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60181, IL are Ardmore Elementary School, Stella May Swartz Elementary School and John E Albright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60181 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60181, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60181, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 S Harvard Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7370
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7370
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Stella May Swartz Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17w160 16th St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 834-9256
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 834-9256
Grades: 2-4
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
John E Albright Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 S Villa Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Grades: 5-8
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 W Jackson St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7600
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #55.
Willowbrook High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 S Ardmore Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 530-3439
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 530-3439
Grades: 9-12
| 1,952 students
Rank: #66.
North Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Sunset Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7790
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7790
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 W Vermont St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7800
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
251 W Jackson St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7392
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7392
Grades: PK
| 191 students
60181, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Villa Grove School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
502 E Van Buren St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 617-2647
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 617-2647
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60181, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60181, IL include Ardmore Elementary School, Stella May Swartz Elementary School and John E Albright Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60181?
8 public schools are located in 60181.
What percentage of students in 60181 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 60181 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60181?
60181 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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