Henry Puffer School

Henry Puffer School serves 285 students in grades prekindergarten through sixth in Downers Grove, Illinois. This elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 26 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment conducive to personalized attention and support. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking impressively at #360 out of 3,819 Illinois schools, placing it in the 91st percentile statewide.

With an academic score of 8.0 out of 10, Henry Puffer School shows solid educational outcomes. In English Language Arts and Reading, 42% of students across all grades perform at proficient or above levels. Located on Haddow Avenue, the school sits within ZIP code 60515, a well-educated community where 61% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood reflects economic stability with a median household income of $116,601 and median home values of $437,300, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 5%. This affluent area of nearly 30,000 residents provides a supportive backdrop for student learning. Henry Puffer School operates within Downers Grove's small city setting in DuPage County, offering families a quality elementary education in a thriving suburban community.