Highland Elem School

Highland Elementary School serves 366 students in grades PK through 6 in Downers Grove, Illinois, maintaining a comfortable 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio with 22 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates strong academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks impressively at #674 out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 82nd percentile statewide. With an academic score of 9.1 out of 10, Highland Elementary shows particular strength in foundational learning.

In English Language Arts and reading, 53% of students across all grade levels perform at proficient or above levels, reflecting the school's commitment to literacy development. The school sits in an affluent and well-educated community where 61% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 60515 has a median household income of $116,601 and median home value of $437,300, with just 5% of families living below the poverty line.

This stable economic environment, combined with the community's emphasis on education, creates a supportive backdrop for student learning. Highland Elementary School is located at 3935 Highland Avenue in this small city setting within DuPage County, where educational excellence and community support go hand in hand.