For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,259 students in 60187, IL (there are , serving 1,902 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 60187, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60187, IL are Longfellow Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 60187 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60187, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60187, IL ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 W Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
119 S Woodlawn St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
334 Wakeman Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 S President St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2085
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2085
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1345 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Wheaton North High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 W Thomas Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 E Franklin St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Bridle Ln
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2222
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2222
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
130 N Hazelton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474
Gr: PK | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60187, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60187, IL include Longfellow Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60187?
10 public schools are located in 60187.
What percentage of students in 60187 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 60187 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60187?
60187 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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