Best Schools in Berwyn, Illinois
16 schools · 12 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Berwyn by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Heritage Middle School
Middle · Berwyn South Sd 100. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Hiawatha Elem School
Elementary · Berwyn South Sd 100. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Irving Elem School
Elementary · Berwyn South Sd 100. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Berwyn for 2026 are Heritage Middle School (8.7/10), Hiawatha Elem School (8.3/10), and Irving Elem School (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
16
13 public · 3 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$277,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
16
13 public · 3 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$277,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.7/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Berwyn schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Berwyn schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Berwyn
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 16 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Hiawatha Elem School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Irving Elem School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Karel Havlicek Elem School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Lincoln Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Pershing Elem School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Prairie Oak School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Freedom Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Jefferson Elem School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Piper School | 6.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.0/10
- Median household income
- $73,993
- Median home value
- $277,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 64%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Berwyn compares
Illinois rank
#118 of 450
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Illinois avg (6.4)
Median household income
$74k
90% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
15
Berwyn South SD 100 runs 62% of Berwyn's public schools
Berwyn touches 3 districts, but Berwyn South SD 100 is the one most addresses actually attend.
Berwyn South SD 100 accounts for 8 of 13 public schools (62%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 5.
Among 13 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.7 to 8.7 — the spread is inside Berwyn, not a citywide average.
- Berwyn South SD 1008 public · 62%
- Berwyn North SD 984 public · 31%
- J S Morton Hsd 2011 public · 8%
About Schools in Berwyn, Illinois
Berwyn, Illinois is home to 16 schools, including 13 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.0 out of 10, schools in Berwyn perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Berwyn is Heritage Middle School with a composite score of 8.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Berwyn is served by 3 school districts: Berwyn North SD 98, Berwyn South SD 100, J S Morton HSD 201. These districts collectively serve 13,540 students.
Berwyn's community shows 25% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $73,993. The poverty rate in the area is 10.8%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 377 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 2 | 450 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 3 | 502 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 4 | 423 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 5 | 724 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 6 | 466 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 7 | 276 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 | ||
| 8 | 312 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 9 | 246 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Leonard SchoolPrivate 194 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 12 elementary schools in Berwyn
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 462 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 791 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
| 3 | 502 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,497 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 |
Schools in Berwyn
Berwyn, Illinois · 16 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$73,993
Median Home Value
$277,800
Median Rent
$1,168/mo
Population
63,867
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
64%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Community Profile
Berwyn has a median household income of $73,993. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $277,800, with a median rent of $1,168/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.8%. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Berwyn, Illinois
How many schools are in Berwyn, Illinois?
Berwyn has 16 schools, including 13 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Berwyn, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Berwyn is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Berwyn, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Berwyn on MySchoolScout is Heritage Middle School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Berwyn, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Berwyn on MySchoolScout is Hiawatha Elem School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Berwyn, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Berwyn on MySchoolScout is Heritage Middle School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best high school in Berwyn, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Berwyn on MySchoolScout is J Sterling Morton West High Sch with a composite score of 4.7/10.
How many school districts serve Berwyn, Illinois?
Berwyn is served by 3 school districts: Berwyn North Sd 98, Berwyn South Sd 100, J S Morton Hsd 201.
What is the education level in Berwyn, Illinois?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Berwyn have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Berwyn, Illinois?
The median household income in Berwyn is approximately $73,993 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Berwyn, Illinois?
Yes, Berwyn has 3 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Leonard School with a score of 5.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Berwyn, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Berwyn is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Berwyn, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.