Best Schools in Lombard, Illinois
21 schools · 15 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Lombard?
Use this page to compare every school in Lombard by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Westmore Elem School
Elementary · Sd 45 Dupage County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
York Center Elem School
Elementary · Sd 45 Dupage County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Glenn Westlake Middle School
Middle · Lombard Sd 44. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Lombard for 2026 are Westmore Elem School (7.9/10), York Center Elem School (7.7/10), and Glenn Westlake Middle School (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 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
21
13 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$328,600
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
21
13 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$328,600
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 7.9/10 despite 37% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Lombard schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lombard schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lombard
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 21 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westmore Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | York Center Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Glenn Westlake Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Madison Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Butterfield Elem School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Park View Elem School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Glenbard East High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Manor Hill Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Pleasant Lane Elem School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School | 6.0 / 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
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $96,606
- Median home value
- $328,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
30% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Lombard compares
Illinois rank
#215 of 450
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Illinois avg (6.4)
Median household income
$97k
118% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
20
Lombard SD 44 runs 62% of Lombard's public schools
Lombard touches 3 districts, but Lombard SD 44 is the one most addresses actually attend.
Lombard SD 44 accounts for 8 of 13 public schools (62%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 5.
Among 11 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.7 to 7.9 — the spread is inside Lombard, not a citywide average.
- Lombard SD 448 public · 62%
- SD 45 Dupage County4 public · 31%
- Glenbard Twp Hsd 871 public · 8%
About Schools in Lombard, Illinois
Lombard, Illinois offers parents a focused public school landscape of 13 ranked schools, with an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 — a solid baseline for a mid-sized suburban community. Nearly half the district clears the high-performance threshold: 6 of 13 schools, or 46%, score 7 or higher, giving families in the right attendance zones access to genuinely strong options.
Elementary education is where Lombard shines. Manor Hill Elementary leads the city with an 8.8 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked schools. Schafer Elementary follows at 8.6, and both Pleasant Lane Elementary and Stevenson School score 8.4. That cluster of four elementary schools above 8.0 is the city's strongest asset — parents with kids in primary grades have multiple high-scoring options to compare. The middle school transition holds up reasonably well: Glenn Westlake Middle School earns an 8.1, meaning students from top elementary feeders move into a school that maintains that performance tier rather than dropping off.
The spread matters as much as the average. With a 6.7 mean across 13 schools, the gap between Lombard's top performers and its lower-rated schools is meaningful. Families should map their home address carefully against attendance boundaries, since the difference between a 6.0 and an 8.8 school can come down to a few blocks. The concentration of high scores at the elementary level suggests the city's academic strengths are front-loaded — elementary-age families have the widest selection of strong schools.
For parents comparing Lombard to neighboring communities, the 46% rate of 7-plus-rated schools is a practical benchmark. It signals that strong options exist but aren't universal — targeted research into individual schools beats relying on citywide averages. Start with Manor Hill and Schafer if elementary placement is the priority, confirm attendance zone eligibility early, and cross-reference Glenn Westlake as the likely middle school destination before committing to a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 420 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 140 students · 3rd–5th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 161 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 7.5 |
| 4 | 484 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 282 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 |
| 6 | 210 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 7 | 274 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 |
| 8 | 240 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 |
| 9 | 391 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 |
| 10 | 352 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 |
Show all 15 elementary schools in Lombard
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 967 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,264 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Montini Catholic High SchoolPrivate 516 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 153 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.0 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 95 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 602 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Lombard
Lombard, Illinois · 21 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$96,606
Median Home Value
$328,600
Median Rent
$1,805/mo
Population
52,358
College Educated
48%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Community Profile
Lombard has a median household income of $96,606. It is a well-educated community where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $328,600, with a median rent of $1,805/month. The local poverty rate of 7.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 15
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
- Other
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Lombard, Illinois
How many schools are in Lombard, Illinois?
Lombard has 21 schools, including 13 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Lombard, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lombard is 6.4 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 Lombard, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Lombard on MySchoolScout is Westmore Elem School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Lombard, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Lombard on MySchoolScout is Westmore Elem School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Lombard, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Lombard on MySchoolScout is Glenn Westlake Middle School with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best high school in Lombard, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Lombard on MySchoolScout is Glenbard East High School with a composite score of 6.3/10.
How many school districts serve Lombard, Illinois?
Lombard is served by 3 school districts: Glenbard Twp Hsd 87, Lombard Sd 44, Sd 45 Dupage County.
What is the education level in Lombard, Illinois?
According to Census data, 48% of adults in Lombard have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Lombard, Illinois?
The median household income in Lombard is approximately $96,606 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Lombard, Illinois?
Yes, Lombard has 8 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is School of Expressive Arts and Learning (seal) with a score of 7.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lombard, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lombard is 12.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lombard, 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.