2023 Best School Districts in DuPage County

#1 Best School Districts in DuPage County.

Hinsdale Township High School District No. 86

School District,

HINSDALE, IL,

41 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says This school gets a lot of attention for the successes of its students and faculty. Rightly so, as sports teams routinely go to State and students are generally high-achieving and talented. It’s...As far as teachers, the physics department isn’t very good, but other than that, you will easily find very qualified and dedicated teachers who care a lot about their students and their learning. The students themselves are more diverse than you might originally expect in a white, wealthy district. Most are white and rather basic, but you’ll easily find your group of friends if you simply get....

Read 41 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 3,976,

#2 Best School Districts in DuPage County.

Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203

School District,

NAPERVILLE, IL,

80 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says The Naperville School Community is a family. Always has been. We look out for one another inside and outside of school.We teach, learn, and experience new things on a daily manner. We support each other in everything and learn how to be role models for our newcomers and young ones.The Naperville School Community is supportive and helpful towards all their students, past, present, and future..

Read 80 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 22,

Students: 16,289,

#3 Best School Districts in DuPage County.

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204

School District,

AURORA, IL,

90 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Heya! I'm an AP/PA Still Middle School student!I've been in this district almost my entire life, and I love the district! To an extent. You see, the funding, clubs, and diversity is all great! But, there is a few things to mention. So, I'll do a...Pros-Easy to get into PA/AP classes. (Since they lowered the bar this year, they are allowing more children in these classes.)-Majority of the teachers are very kind-Friendly kids-No bullies-Cliques are small and welcoming-GSA clubs are now in ALL middle schools!-Girl scout + boy scout troops!-GREAT music programs Cons-Terrible substitutes-Terrible art teachers (They're rude most of the time, or it was just Gombert art teachers)-Barely anything for helping students' mental healthSo, the pros weigh out the cons! So I'd recommend the district to almost anyone..

Read 90 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 33,

Students: 26,091,

#4 Best School Districts in DuPage County.

Elmhurst School District No. 205

School District,

ELMHURST, IL,

30 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I have been in the district from kindergarten to senior year of high school. Even though Elmhurst College is not a part of District 205, I attend the college in the area (soon to be university on....

Read 30 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 13,

Students: 8,446,

#5 Best School Districts in DuPage County.

Community Unit School District No. 200

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School District,

WHEATON, IL,

22 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have lived in Wheaton my whole life and we are part of Community Unit School District 200. The school system is a great one. Elementary school was good, but I especially noticed the middle school....

Read 22 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 20,

Students: 11,903,

#6 Best School Districts in DuPage County.

Glenbard Township High School District No. 87

School District,

GLEN ELLYN, IL,

41 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Glenbard South is fairly diverse and tries to give students equal opportunities. There are numerous clubs that enhance student's skills and thinking by giving them the opportunity to explore their....

Read 41 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 8,054,

#7 Best School Districts in DuPage County.

Community High School District No. 99

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School District,

DOWNERS GROVE, IL,

164 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says What I've thoroughly enjoyed about my time at Downers Grove South (D99) are the connections I've made with students and teacher within the school community. I truly believe that there is a place for....

Read 164 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 5,012,

#8 Best School Districts in DuPage County.

Community Unit School District No. 201

School District,

WESTMONT, IL,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I have a Autistic son, and there is no school district around who works harder for, or cares more about the kids with special needs.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 5,

Students: 1,295,

#9 Best School Districts in DuPage County.

Lisle Community Unit School District No. 202

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School District,

LISLE, IL,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says This school has a great atmosphere to learn. The teachers are like family and you can tell they want you to succeed! They make learning fun!.

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 1,468,

#10 Best School Districts in DuPage County.

DuPage High School District No. 88

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School District,

ADDISON, IL,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says In my experience with Dupage 88, I have never felt unsafe or in danger. We have overall some pretty tough classes, especially AP classes. We have various resources to help with the heavy classes. The....

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 3,940,

Butler School District No. 53

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School District,

OAK BROOK, IL,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says It was fun when I went there, very smart kids go there and everyone’s nice. I don’t want to write a lot so I’m just trying to get to 100 characters.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 473,

Community Consolidated School District 181

School District,

CLARENDON HILLS, IL,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 9,

Students: 3,631,

Gower School District No. 62

School District,

WILLOWBROOK, IL,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 897,

Maercker School District No. 60

School District,

WESTMONT, IL,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The administration is great! They have been outstanding during the return to school regarding COVID. Communication has been top notch!.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 1,349,

Cass School District No. 63

School District,

DARIEN, IL,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says It's an awesome school! I went to both Cass and Concord, and they teacher are very patient and kind. There are also nice after-school activities/clubs. Great District and Schools!.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 792,

Community Consolidated School District 89

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School District,

GLEN ELLYN, IL,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The great part about District 89 is the consolidated student body that allows for greater opportunities in sports and extracurricular activities. The teachers are great, and the administration....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 5,

Students: 2,223,

Benjamin School District No. 25

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School District,

WEST CHICAGO, IL,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our kids go to Evergreen Elementary and have seen firsthand how the teachers really care. We see how our kids enjoy going to school, how they enjoy interacting with the teachers. It's such a great....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 605,

Winfield School District No. 34

School District,

WINFIELD, IL,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Winfield School District 34 was a great school district. It covers a small town, so it isn't very diverse, but the students were all very nice and the teachers were incredible..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 292,

Bloomingdale School District No. 13

School District,

BLOOMINGDALE, IL,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 1,344,

Lombard School District No. 44

School District,

LOMBARD, IL,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says The school is very diverse the teachers want students to do better. Also P.E everyday we accept everyone the students are very nice and we all got each others backs.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 8,

Students: 3,057,

Roselle School District No. 12

School District,

ROSELLE, IL,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 726,

Glen Ellyn School District No. 41

School District,

GLEN ELLYN, IL,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says School District 41 is very student-centered with high levels of professionalism among the teaching staff- they have National Board Certificate holders at the middle school level. The District's....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 5,

Students: 3,608,

Center Cass School District No. 66

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School District,

DOWNERS GROVE, IL,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says As a district alumni, I knew I wanted to raise my family here and give them the same outstanding experience I had. Watching them learn and see what they are doing daily is amazing. The teachers are....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 1,109,

Community Consolidated School District No. 93

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School District,

BLOOMINGDALE, IL,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 9,

Students: 3,326,

Woodridge School District 68

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School District,

WOODRIDGE, IL,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says It was an alright experience going to the intermediate, middle, and high school for this school district. This school is filled with passionate teachers who very much care for their students inside....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 7,

Students: 2,789,