Highland Elem School
Downers Grove, IL · Downers Grove GSD 58 · Grades PK - 6
170th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 92%▲ Improving
Highland Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elem School 170th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 92% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 92th in 2025 — improving.
Highland Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Highland Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 366 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.0% | 80.9% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 10.1% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 8.4% | 4.1% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Highland Elem School
Typical home value $513K in zip 60515 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highland Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Belle Aire Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 0.6 mi away87th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 82% - 10Pierce Downer Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 0.9 mi away179th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 75% - 10Lester Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.2 mi away182nd of 2,105
ELA 78% · Math 70% - –C E Miller Elem SchoolCUSD 201 · 1.6 mi away
- 9Whittier Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.7 mi away215th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 8Henry Puffer SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.9 mi away429th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 60% - 10J T Manning Elem SchoolCUSD 201 · 2.1 mi away184th of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 72% - 7Butterfield Elem SchoolLombard SD 44 · 2.2 mi away692nd of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Elem School in?
Highland Elem School is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 district in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Is Highland Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elem School 170th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Elem School?
White 81%, Hispanic 10%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 4% (366 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60515 is $513K 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.