Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Aurora, IL · Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy · Test-in admissions · Grades 10 - 12
1st of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 1st of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2023 to 100th in 2025.
Selective admissions: students are admitted by application or exam, so this ranking reflects an admitted cohort — not open-enrollment neighborhood performance.
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 630 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 43.1% | 47.0% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| White | 35.4% | 26.0% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 13.2% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 7.1% | 9.2% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.3% | 4.6% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Typical home value $315K in zip 60506 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4West Aurora High SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 1.6 mi away397th of 601
ELA 45% · Math 28% - 1East High SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 4.2 mi away555th of 601
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 10Batavia Sr High SchoolBatavia USD 101 · 4.4 mi away57th of 601
ELA 71% · Math 63% - 9Metea Valley High SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 6 mi away65th of 601
ELA 70% · Math 63% - 10Waubonsie Valley High SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 6.2 mi away60th of 601
ELA 70% · Math 64% - 8Oswego East High SchoolCUSD 308 · 7.1 mi away138th of 601
ELA 63% · Math 50% - 7Oswego High SchoolCUSD 308 · 7.2 mi away220th of 601
ELA 55% · Math 42% - –Illinois Youth Center-WarrenvilleIDJJ Sch Dist 428 · 7.6 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in?
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is part of the Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy district in Aurora, Illinois.
Is Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 1st of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy?
Asian 47%, White 26%, Hispanic 13%, Black 9% (630 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60506 is $315K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.