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22 schools in Naperville CUSD 203

Illinois · 16,047 students · 2 cities

22 public K-12 schools sit under Naperville CUSD 203 in Illinois, serving roughly 16,047 students (15 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high).

4-year change in Naperville CUSD 203

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
16,047
-242 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Naperville CUSD 203 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
73.5%#4 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
16,047#8 of 508#517 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
22#11 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.5:1#298 of 506#3,768 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
17.0%#440 of 456#7,626 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
61.5%#83 of 341#1,466 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Naperville CUSD 203

State test results across the district's 21 scored schools run from Meadow Glens Elementary School at 90.0% proficient to Jefferson Jr High School at 63.8%, a gap of 26.2 points. That is the 52nd widest gap among 172 Illinois districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 22 district schools that reported both years went from 16,535 to 16,047 students (down 3%) and from 1,091 to 1,186 full-time teachers (up 9%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Naperville CUSD 203

Naperville CUSD 203 is a rural-scale public-school district in Illinois. The district operates 22 schools and educates approximately 16,047 students.

On the school-mix side, Naperville CUSD 203 consists of 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools.

On a per-school basis, Naperville CUSD 203 runs about 729 students per school, 52% meaningfully above the state mean of roughly 480.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Naperville CUSD 203 has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 16,289 students to 16,047.

On allk12, the community for Naperville CUSD 203 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Naperville CUSD 203?
Naperville CUSD 203 operates 22 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 16,047 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Naperville CUSD 203?
Naperville CUSD 203 includes 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Naperville CUSD 203?
Naperville Central High School is the largest public school in Naperville CUSD 203 by enrollment, with approximately 2,589 students.
What grade levels does Naperville CUSD 203 serve?
Naperville CUSD 203 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 22 schools.
What cities does Naperville CUSD 203 serve?
Naperville CUSD 203 operates schools in Naperville, Lisle across Illinois.