For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,400 students in 60516, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60516, IL are Fairmount Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Kingsley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 60516 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60516, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60516, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6036 Blodgett Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5830
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5830
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1435 Jefferson Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5840
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5840
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6509 Powell St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5850
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5850
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Prairieview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
699 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5100
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5100
Grades: 3-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Jr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5102
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5102
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
El Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6835 Fairmount Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6235 Stonewall Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5845
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5845
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60516, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60516, IL include Fairmount Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Kingsley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60516?
7 public elementary schools are located in 60516.
What is the racial composition of students in 60516?
60516 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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