Gower West Elem School
Willowbrook, IL · Gower SD 62 · Grades PK - 4
191st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 91%▼ Declining
Gower West Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gower West Elem School 191st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2019 to 91th in 2025 — declining.
Gower West Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Gower West Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 528 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 57.0% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 16.3% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 13.9% | 14.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.2% | 8.7% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.3% | 3.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Gower West Elem School
Typical home value $519K in zip 60527 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gower West Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Concord Elem SchoolCass SD 63 · 0.9 mi away285th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 69% - 8Lace Elem SchoolDarien SD 61 · 1.1 mi away488th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 58% - –Mark DeLay SchoolDarien SD 61 · 1.2 mi away
- 4Anne M Jeans Elem SchoolCCSD 180 · 1.9 mi away1,374th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 33% - –Elizabeth Ide Elem SchoolCenter Cass SD 66 · 1.9 mi away
- –Holmes Elem SchoolMaercker SD 60 · 2.3 mi away
- 8Prairieview Elementary SchoolCenter Cass SD 66 · 2.4 mi away618th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 60% - 7Maercker Elem SchoolMaercker SD 60 · 2.4 mi away650th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gower West Elem School in?
Gower West Elem School is part of the Gower SD 62 district in Willowbrook, Illinois.
Is Gower West Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gower West Elem School 191st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gower West Elem School?
White 57%, Hispanic 16%, Asian 14%, Two or more races 9% (528 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gower West Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60527 is $519K 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.