For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,776 students in 60561, IL (there are , serving 194 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 60561, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60561, IL are Concord Elementary School, Cass Jr High School and Hinsdale South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 60561 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60561, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60561, IL ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1019 Concord Pl
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Cass Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8502 Bailey Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Hinsdale South High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Lace Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7414 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Gr: 3-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1410 75th St
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Manning Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 783-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 783-5200
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
High Schoold 86 Adult Opportunties Program
Alternative School
7302 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4318
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4318
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-dhh-hinsdale South High School
Special Education School
7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4460
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4460
Rank: n/an/a
6801 Wilmette Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 852-0200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 852-0200
Gr: PK-2 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
60561, Illinois ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7301 Fairview Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60561, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60561, IL include Concord Elementary School, Cass Jr High School and Hinsdale South High School.
How many public schools are located in 60561?
9 public schools are located in 60561.
What percentage of students in 60561 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 60561 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60561?
60561 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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