Naperville Cusd 203 School District
School District · Naperville, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
16,071
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
16,071
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#82 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,199
+$5,509 vs Illinois median
District size
16,071 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Naperville Cusd 203 ranks #82 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Naperville Cusd 203's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Naper Elem School (9.2/10), Lincoln JR High School (9.0/10), and Madison JR High School (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 17% 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 Naperville Cusd 203 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Naperville Cusd 203 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Naperville Cusd 203
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naper Elem School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln JR High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Madison JR High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Kennedy Junior High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Ellsworth Elem School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Mill Street Elem School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Jefferson JR High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Steeple Run Elem School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Maplebrook Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Naperville North High School | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Naperville Cusd 203
Naperville Cusd 203 is a Naperville, Illinois school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 16,071 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $22,199 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Naperville Cusd 203 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Naper Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Naperville Cusd 203 students show an average math proficiency of 67.8% and ELA proficiency of 72.7%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Naperville Cusd 203, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Naperville Cusd 203 with test data.
Schools in Naperville Cusd 203
22 schoolsElementary Schools14
Middle Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Naperville
- Total Enrollment
- 16,071
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,170
- District spending per student
- $22,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Naperville Cusd 203?
Naperville Cusd 203 has 22 schools in total — 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Naperville Cusd 203?
The average composite rating for Naperville Cusd 203 is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Naperville Cusd 203?
Naperville Cusd 203's district-level spending was $22,199 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Naperville Cusd 203?
The average student-teacher ratio in Naperville Cusd 203 is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Naperville Cusd 203?
Naper Elem School is the highest-rated school in Naperville Cusd 203 with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Naperville Cusd 203?
Across schools in Naperville Cusd 203 with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Naperville Cusd 203 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Naperville Cusd 203 has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.7%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateOther School Districts in IL
Compare Naperville Cusd 203 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 (643)
- Sd U-46 (56)
- Rockford Sd 205 (45)
- Springfield Sd 186 (35)
- Indian Prairie Cusd 204 (34)
- Peoria Sd 150 (32)
- Plainfield Sd 202 (31)
- Cusd 300 (29)
- Schaumburg Ccsd 54 (28)
- Mclean County USD 5 (26)
- Cusd 308 (22)
- Joliet Psd 86 (22)
- Waukegan Cusd 60 (22)
- Aurora East USD 131 (20)
- Champaign Cusd 4 (20)
- Cusd 200 (20)
- Palatine Ccsd 15 (20)
- Valley View Cusd 365u (20)
- St Charles Cusd 303 (18)
- Aurora West USD 129 (17)
- Evanston Ccsd 65 (17)
- Decatur Sd 61 (16)
- Cicero Sd 99 (15)
- Comm Cons Sd 59 (15)
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.
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings and parent guides, free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.