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Best West Chicago Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,678 students in West Chicago, IL.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Chicago, IL are Norton Creek Elementary School, Benjamin Middle School and Indian Knoll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

West Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an score of 23% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Chicago have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in West Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Norton Creek Elementary School

(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
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2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700

Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #22.

Benjamin Middle School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
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28w300 Saint Charles Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820

Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #33.

Indian Knoll Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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N645 Indian Knoll Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020

Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #44.

Turner Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 13%)
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750 Ingalton Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6050

Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #55.

Gary Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 10-14%)
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130 E Forest Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6010

Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #66.

Currier Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15%)
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800 Garys Mill Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6600

Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #77.

Wegner Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1180 Marcella Ln
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6400

Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #88.

Leman Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
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238 E Hazel St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060

Gr: 6-8 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Chicago, IL?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Chicago, IL include Norton Creek Elementary School, Benjamin Middle School and Indian Knoll Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in West Chicago?

8 public elementary schools are located in West Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in West Chicago?

West Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in West Chicago are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in West Chicago include: Indian Knoll Elementary School vs. Gary Elementary School, Gary Elementary School vs. Indian Knoll Elementary School