For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,377 students in Villa Park, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 739 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Villa Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Villa Park, IL are Ardmore Elementary School, Stella May Swartz Elementary School and John E Albright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Villa Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Villa Park have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Villa Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 S Harvard Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7370
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7370
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Stella May Swartz Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17w160 16th St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 834-9256
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 834-9256
Gr: 2-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
John E Albright Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 S Villa Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Gr: 5-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 W Jackson St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7600
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Willowbrook High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 S Ardmore Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 530-3439
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 530-3439
Gr: 9-12 | 1,983 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
North Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Sunset Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7790
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7790
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 W Vermont St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7800
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
251 W Jackson St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7392
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 516-7392
Gr: PK | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Villa Park, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Villa Park, IL include Ardmore Elementary School, Stella May Swartz Elementary School and John E Albright Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Villa Park?
8 public schools are located in Villa Park.
What percentage of students in Villa Park go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Villa Park are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Villa Park?
Villa Park public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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