Public schools in Aurora, IL
54 open public schools with an address in Aurora, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
54
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
36,054
54 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Aurora public schools
The federal directory lists 54 public schools in Aurora, IL: 28 elementary, 11 middle, 10 high, 5 combined or other. The 54 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 36,054 students, an average of 668 per school. The largest campus is East High School (4,020 students), and the largest elementary school is Olney C Allen Elem School (712).
Aurora East USD 131 operates the most schools here (20), and 5 regular districts have at least one Aurora campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Aurora
Aurora East USD 131
Public school district
20 schools in Aurora
Aurora West USD 129
Public school district
12 schools in Aurora · 17 total
Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Public school district
12 schools in Aurora · 34 total
CUSD 308
Public school district
4 schools in Aurora · 23 total
Kane ROE
Other local education agency
3 schools in Aurora · 19 total
DuPage ROE
Other local education agency
2 schools in Aurora · 3 total
Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy
Public school district
1 school in Aurora
Elementary schools in Aurora
28| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benavides Steam Academy Aurora East USD 131 | KG–02 | 326 | 13.6:1 | |
| C I Johnson Elem School Aurora East USD 131 · Magnet | 03–05 | 269 | 16.8:1 | |
| C M Bardwell Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | KG–05 | 679 | 17:1 | |
| Edna Rollins Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | KG–05 | 508 | 19.5:1 | |
| Freeman Elem School Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 529 | 17.6:1 | |
| G N Dieterich Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | KG–05 | 507 | 16.5:1 | |
| Georgetown Elementary School Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | KG–05 | 420 | 12:1 | |
| Greenman Elem School Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 528 | 12.9:1 | |
| Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | KG–05 | 683 | 16.9:1 | |
| Hall Elem School Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 512 | 17.1:1 | |
| Hill Elem School Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 511 | 13.8:1 | |
| Homestead Elementary School CUSD 308 | KG–05 | 511 | 13.8:1 | |
| John Gates Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | KG–05 | 427 | 14.6:1 | |
| L D Brady Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | KG–05 | 310 | 19.3:1 | |
| Mabel O Donnell Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | PK–05 | 360 | 13.6:1 | |
| McCarty Elementary School Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | KG–05 | 478 | 12.7:1 | |
| McCleery Elem School Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 513 | 13.2:1 | |
| Nancy Young Elementary School Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | KG–05 | 574 | 13.6:1 | |
| Nicholas A Hermes Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | KG–05 | 607 | 19.9:1 | |
| Oak Park Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | PK–05 | 353 | 14.3:1 | |
| Olney C Allen Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | KG–05 | 712 | 17.5:1 | |
| Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | KG–05 | 450 | 13.9:1 | |
| Reba O Steck Elementary School Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | KG–05 | 669 | 17.5:1 | |
| Rose E Krug Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | KG–05 | 271 | 17.1:1 | |
| Smith Elem School Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 425 | 13.6:1 | |
| The Wheatlands Elementary School CUSD 308 | KG–05 | 613 | 14.6:1 | |
| W S Beaupre Elem School Aurora East USD 131 | KG–05 | 226 | 13.9:1 | |
| Wolfs Crossing Elem School CUSD 308 | KG–05 | 414 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Aurora
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bednarcik Junior High School CUSD 308 | 06–08 | 535 | 14.4:1 | |
| C F Simmons Middle School Aurora East USD 131 | 06–08 | 792 | 13.1:1 | |
| Fischer Middle School Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | 06–08 | 861 | 13.8:1 | |
| Francis Granger Middle School Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | 06–08 | 1,011 | 14:1 | |
| Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad Aurora East USD 131 · Magnet | 06–08 | 284 | 14.8:1 | |
| Henry W Cowherd Middle School Aurora East USD 131 | 06–08 | 807 | 13:1 | |
| Herget Middle School Aurora West USD 129 | 06–08 | 594 | 14.5:1 | |
| Jefferson Middle School Aurora West USD 129 | 06–08 | 577 | 12.5:1 | |
| K D Waldo Middle School Aurora East USD 131 | 06–08 | 729 | 13.3:1 | |
| Still Middle School Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | 06–08 | 709 | 13.1:1 | |
| Washington Middle School Aurora West USD 129 | 06–08 | 690 | 15.7:1 |
High schools in Aurora
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DuPage Alop DuPage ROE · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| East Aurora HS RSSP Kane ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| East High School Aurora East USD 131 | 09–12 | 4,020 | 18.8:1 | |
| Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy · Magnet | 10–12 | 656 | 20.5:1 | |
| Metea Valley High School Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | 09–12 | 2,766 | 14.5:1 | |
| Partners for Success-DuPage ROE DuPage ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| SUCCESS Academy Kane ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Waubonsie Valley High School Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | 09–12 | 2,849 | 15.8:1 | |
| West Aurora High School Aurora West USD 129 | 09–12 | 3,641 | 16.2:1 | |
| West Aurora HS RSSP Kane ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Aurora
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Service Center Preschool Aurora East USD 131 | PK–PK | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Early Childhood Dev Cntr Aurora East USD 131 | PK–PK | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Hope D Wall TMH Child Dev Ctr Aurora West USD 129 | PK–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Prairie Children Preschool Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | PK–PK | 643 | 17.9:1 | |
| West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy Aurora West USD 129 | PK–PK | 505 | 31.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.2%
- Hispanic53.5%
- Black9.8%
- Asian15.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 46 Aurora schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (36,054 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Aurora
How many public schools are in Aurora, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 54 open public schools with a location address in Aurora: 28 elementary, 11 middle, 10 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 36,054 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Aurora?
Schools with an address in Aurora belong to 7 education agencies, led by Aurora East USD 131 (20 schools), Aurora West USD 129 (12 schools), Indian Prairie CUSD 204 (12 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Aurora?
East High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Aurora, with 4,020 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Aurora?
No school with an address in Aurora is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Aurora schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Aurora public schools is 14.2:1, higher than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Aurora guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities