Naperville Central High School
Naperville, IL · Naperville CUSD 203 · Grades 9 - 12
36th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 94%· Stable
Naperville Central High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Naperville Central High School 36th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 94% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 94th in 2025.
Naperville Central High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Naperville Central High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,519 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.2% | 62.3% | ▼ 10.9 pts | |
| Asian | 13.6% | 17.7% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 9.6% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 5.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 4.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Naperville Central High School
Typical home value $652K in zip 60540 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Naperville Central High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Naperville North High SchoolNaperville CUSD 203 · 1.2 mi away24th of 601
ELA 79% · Math 72% - 10Lisle High SchoolLisle CUSD 202 · 4.1 mi away37th of 601
ELA 76% · Math 69% - –Illinois Youth Center-WarrenvilleIDJJ Sch Dist 428 · 4.1 mi away
- 10Neuqua Valley High SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 4.5 mi away13th of 601
ELA 87% · Math 79% - 9Metea Valley High SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 4.6 mi away65th of 601
ELA 70% · Math 63% - 9Wheaton Warrenville South H SCUSD 200 · 4.6 mi away106th of 601
ELA 70% · Math 52% - 10Waubonsie Valley High SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 5.3 mi away60th of 601
ELA 70% · Math 64% - 9Glenbard South High SchoolGlenbard Twp HSD 87 · 6.2 mi away70th of 601
ELA 73% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Naperville Central High School in?
Naperville Central High School is part of the Naperville CUSD 203 district in Naperville, Illinois.
Is Naperville Central High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Naperville Central High School 36th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Naperville Central High School?
White 62%, Asian 18%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 5% (2,519 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Naperville Central High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60540 is $652K 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.