Education

Top-rated schools & diverse options make Downers Grove a strong, family-friendly education community.

Downers Grove is recognized for its strong commitment to education, anchored by two award-winning public school districts. Downers Grove Grade School District 58 and Community High School District 99 consistently deliver high-quality academic experiences.

The community offers a comprehensive range of educations options, including eleven public elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools, along with several well-regarded private and parochial institutions. Together, these schools provide a well-rounded foundation that supports student achievement, prepares graduates for higher education and careers, and enhances the Village’s overall quality of life.

For residents and businesses alike, access to top-tier education is a defining strength of Downers Grove, contributing to a skilled workforce, engaged families and a vibrant, future-focused community.

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District 58’s $179 million bond referendum to improve 13 school facilities was approved in 2022 with a goal to complete all work by summer 2026. The funding supports school building maintenance projects; health, safety and security upgrades; and expanding the two middle schools to accommodate sixth-grade students.

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 is home to 11 neighborhood elementary schools, two middle schools, an administrative office, and a maintenance and storage facility. District 58 serves nearly 5,000 students from Downers Grove and parts of Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Westmont and Woodridge.

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  • 62% of teachers have a master’s degree or higher

  • 100% of District 58 schools earned either an Exemplary or Commendable academic rating from the state of Illinois for 2023 (most recent year available)

  • 9 years: For the ninth year in a row, Grove Children’s Preschool earned a Gold Rating from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) – the highest state honor that a preschool can receive.
  • 90%: District 58 students performed better than 90% of Illinois school districts in English-Language Arts on the IAR.
  • 94%: District 58 students performed better than 94% of Illinois school districts in Math on the IAR.

  • District 58 adopted a five-year financial plan that includes setting aside 35% for reserves as part of the Board’s fund balance policy.

  • District 58 has earned the State’s highest financial strength rating for 21 straight years.

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Community High School District 99’s two award-winning high schools, Downers Grove North High School and Downers Grove South High School serve a population of more than 65,000 residents and an enrollment of nearly 5,000 students from Downers Grove and Woodridge as well as Bolingbrook, Darien, Lisle, Oak Brook and Westmont.

  • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) English average is 525.4, above the state average of 487.5 and national average of 520

  • SAT Math average is 532.5, above the state average of 473.4 and national average of 508

  • Strong focus on college preparedness by offering 27 Advanced Placement (AP) courses

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Downers Grove North offers more than 60 clubs and organizations for students to be involved in. DGN also has a 95% rate for 9th grade track to graduate, a key indicator of student success.

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Downers Grove South offers more than 60 clubs and organizations for students to be involved in. DGN also has a 95% rate for 9th grade track to graduate, a key indicator of student success.

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Midwestern University

Midwestern University is a nationally recognized graduate institution specializing in health sciences, including medicine, pharmacy, and dental programs. With 105 acres and 6 clinics located throughout Downers Grove, its presence enhances the local economy, supports workforce development and reinforces Downers Grove as a hub for advanced education, research and healthcare innovation.

College of DuPage

The College of DuPage offers a wide range of educational opportunities for more than 20,000 students, including associate degrees, transfer pathways to four-year institutions, technical certificates, workforce training, GED preparation, English language learning, and personal enrichment courses. Flexible options include online, hybrid, and virtual formats to meet diverse student needs.

Please contact the DGEDC office with any questions you may have.