DuPage County Schools & Education
DuPage County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,349
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#2
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: DuPage County
Measured School Summary
DuPage County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 89/100 and a graduation rate of 94.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $12,349 per pupil, DuPage County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 42% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 34% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read DuPage County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
275 public schools and 47 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
89/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
94.3%
5.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,349
$3,099 above the state average
School coverage
275
47 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
DuPage County has 275 public schools across 47 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What DuPage County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
DuPage County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#2
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 26 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 90% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Elementary to high school visible
15,707 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
Naperville CUSD 203
Elementary to high school visible
15,187 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
CUSD 200
Elementary to high school visible
11,638 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
Elmhurst SD 205
Elementary to high school visible
8,299 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SD U-46 is the largest listed district slice, with 58 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in DuPage County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different DuPage County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Comparison context
Compare DuPage County With Nearby School Markets
DuPage County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.
Chicago area
Cook County vs DuPage County vs Lake County Schools
This comparison separates the broader Cook County signal from two common suburban alternatives parents often evaluate around Chicago.
Compared with
Cook County, IL and Lake County, IL
Current leader
DuPage County, IL at 89/100
Graduation-rate leader: DuPage County, IL at 94.3%
Education Overview
About Schools in DuPage County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Powerhouse of Public Education
DuPage County features a massive infrastructure of 275 public schools serving 138,672 students. With 47 districts, it is one of the most complex and well-resourced school systems in the state.
Massive Districts with High Capacity
SD U-46 is the largest district with a staggering 35,082 students across 58 schools. Indian Prairie CUSD 204 also serves over 25,000 students, highlighting the immense scale of this suburban system.
Premier Suburban School Environments
The vast majority of schools—251 in total—are located in suburban locales, with an average school size of 573 students. Large high schools like Waubonsie Valley and Metea Valley each enroll over 2,700 students, offering extensive extracurricular options.
School Overview
Total Schools
275
in DuPage County
Reported Enrollment
138,672
248 schools reporting
School Districts
47
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
47 School Districts in DuPage County
SD U-46
GuideIndian Prairie CUSD 204
GuideNaperville CUSD 203
GuideCUSD 200
GuideElmhurst SD 205
GuideGlenbard Twp HSD 87
GuideDowners Grove GSD 58
GuideCHSD 99
GuideDuPage HSD 88
GuideHinsdale Twp HSD 86
Guide275 Public Schools in DuPage County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 26 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 275 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Profile | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | Aurora, 60504Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,766 |
| Metea Valley High School | Profile | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | Aurora, 60502Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,715 |
| York Comm High School | Profile | Elmhurst SD 205 | Elmhurst, 60126Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,707 |
| Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch | Profile | CHSD 99 | Downers Grove, 60516Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,637 |
| Lake Park High School | Profile | Lake Park CHSD 108 | Roselle, 60172Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,560 |
| Naperville North High School | Profile | Naperville CUSD 203 | Naperville, 60563City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,553 |
| Naperville Central High School | Profile | Naperville CUSD 203 | Naperville, 60540City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,551 |
| Hinsdale Central High School | Profile | Hinsdale Twp HSD 86 | Hinsdale, 60521Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,472 |
| Glenbard West High School | Profile | Glenbard Twp HSD 87 | Glen Ellyn, 60137Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,324 |
| Glenbard East High School | Profile | Glenbard Twp HSD 87 | Lombard, 60148Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,275 |
| Glenbard North High School | Profile | Glenbard Twp HSD 87 | Carol Stream, 60188Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,162 |
| Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S | Profile | CHSD 99 | Downers Grove, 60515Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,138 |
| Bartlett High School | Profile | SD U-46 | Bartlett, 60103Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,122 |
| West Chicago Comm High School | Profile | CHSD 94 | West Chicago, 60185Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,076 |
| Willowbrook High School | Profile | DuPage HSD 88 | Villa Park, 60181Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,992 |
| Addison Trail High School | Profile | DuPage HSD 88 | Addison, 60101Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,927 |
| Wheaton North High School | Profile | CUSD 200 | Wheaton, 60187Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,871 |
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Profile | CUSD 200 | Wheaton, 60189Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,845 |
| Fenton High School | Profile | Fenton CHSD 100 | Bensenville, 60106Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,448 |
| Hinsdale South High School | Profile | Hinsdale Twp HSD 86 | Darien, 60561Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,371 |
Waubonsie Valley High School
Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Aurora, 60504 / Suburb: Large
Metea Valley High School
Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Aurora, 60502 / Suburb: Large
York Comm High School
Elmhurst SD 205
Elmhurst, 60126 / Suburb: Large
Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch
CHSD 99
Downers Grove, 60516 / Suburb: Large
Lake Park High School
Lake Park CHSD 108
Roselle, 60172 / Suburb: Large
Naperville North High School
Naperville CUSD 203
Naperville, 60563 / City: Midsize
Naperville Central High School
Naperville CUSD 203
Naperville, 60540 / City: Midsize
Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale Twp HSD 86
Hinsdale, 60521 / Suburb: Large
Glenbard West High School
Glenbard Twp HSD 87
Glen Ellyn, 60137 / Suburb: Large
Glenbard East High School
Glenbard Twp HSD 87
Lombard, 60148 / Suburb: Large
Glenbard North High School
Glenbard Twp HSD 87
Carol Stream, 60188 / Suburb: Large
Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S
CHSD 99
Downers Grove, 60515 / Suburb: Large
Bartlett High School
SD U-46
Bartlett, 60103 / Suburb: Large
West Chicago Comm High School
CHSD 94
West Chicago, 60185 / Suburb: Large
Willowbrook High School
DuPage HSD 88
Villa Park, 60181 / Suburb: Large
Addison Trail High School
DuPage HSD 88
Addison, 60101 / Suburb: Large
Wheaton North High School
CUSD 200
Wheaton, 60187 / Suburb: Large
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
CUSD 200
Wheaton, 60189 / Suburb: Large
Fenton High School
Fenton CHSD 100
Bensenville, 60106 / Suburb: Large
Hinsdale South High School
Hinsdale Twp HSD 86
Darien, 60561 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,349
State avg $9,250
Compare Nearby Counties
Review DuPage County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Illinois counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Illinois?
How should I read the school score in DuPage County?
What is the graduation rate in DuPage County?
How much does DuPage County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in DuPage County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in DuPage County, Illinois?
DuPage County features a massive infrastructure of 275 public schools serving 138,672 students. With 47 districts, it is one of the most complex and well-resourced school systems in the state.
What are the major school districts in DuPage County, Illinois?
SD U-46 is the largest district with a staggering 35,082 students across 58 schools. Indian Prairie CUSD 204 also serves over 25,000 students, highlighting the immense scale of this suburban system.
What is the school experience like in DuPage County?
The vast majority of schools—251 in total—are located in suburban locales, with an average school size of 573 students. Large high schools like Waubonsie Valley and Metea Valley each enroll over 2,700 students, offering extensive extracurricular options.
Counties with Similar School Profile
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.