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Best Aurora Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 13,894 students in Aurora, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Aurora, IL are Illinois Mathematics And Science, Waubonsie Valley High School and Metea Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Aurora, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metea Valley High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Aurora, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Illinois Mathematics And Science
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Gr: 10-12 | 630 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Waubonsie Valley High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2590 Ogden Ave
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Metea Valley High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 N Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5050
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #55.
West Aurora High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students
Rank: #77.
East High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 4,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
East Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1685 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Aurora, Illinois

Aurora, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Stem Partnership School (Closed 2023)
405 S Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 947-1240
Gr: 3-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Aurora, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Aurora, IL include Illinois Mathematics And Science, Waubonsie Valley High School and Metea Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aurora?
9 public high schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Aurora are often viewed compared to one another?

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