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📍 Darien, IL · DuPage County

School District for
Zip Code 60561 — Darien, IL

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ZIP 60561 is served by Community High School District 99, rated 10/10 — 92nd percentile in Illinois.Ratings are percentile ranks within a single state, so they are not comparable across states.
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Community High School District 99 · Grades Pre-K – 8th

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out of 10 Rating Not rated
Awaiting state assessment data · directory: NCES 2024–25
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Can I rent in Darien and still attend schools in this district?
Yes. School district assignment is based on your home address, not whether you own or rent. As long as your rental address falls within the Community High School District 99 boundaries, your children are eligible to attend district schools.
How does the Community High School District 99 rating compare to other districts in IL?
The Community High School District 99 has an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent) based on students’ reading and math proficiency on state assessments. Use our best districts in IL page to compare with other districts statewide.
School District · Darien, IL
Community High School District 99
📍 DuPage County, IL · Zip Code 60561
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Rating
4,775
Students
2
Schools
Pre-K – 8th
Grade Span
Not rated About this district: Public school district serving Darien, IL
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES 2024–2025
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 8th
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District Phone
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District Website
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District Office
6301 Springside Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516
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District Type
Public School District
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🏫 Two districts serve this zipSource: NCES EDGE SY2024–25 boundaries

Zip code 60561 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.

GRADESDISTRICTRATING
Pre-K–8
Elementary
Darien School District 61
1,257 students · 3 schools
Not rated
9–12
Secondary
Community High School District 99
4,775 students · 2 schools
10/10

The elementary district is shown as not rated because our rating set was built per zip code from a single district, so elementary districts in split areas were never scored. We would rather show no rating than a borrowed one.

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Attendance boundaries can split a zip code. Confirm your address with the district before relying on either assignment.
District Statisticsvs. National Average
MetricCommunity High School District 99National AverageComparison
Student Enrollment4,7753,700↑ Larger than avg
Number of Schools26Varies by district
Per-Pupil Spending$17,100/yr (est.)$13,700/yrState avg est.
District TypePublic School DistrictPublic District
Overall RatingNot ratedNot comparable
🌏 District Map Boundary from U.S. Census TIGER
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Always verify before deciding: Contact Community High School District 99 directly to confirm your exact school assignment. Boundaries change annually and open enrollment may alter your options. Nearby zip codes are served by Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 and Westmont Community Unit School District 201 — if your address is near a district line, your assignment may differ from this zip-level estimate.
How Community High School District 99 Compares NearbyState percentile · EDFacts 2017–18
DistrictRatingPercentileStudents
Community High School District 99 (this district)NR4,775
Yorkville Community Unit School District 1156/1056th6,937
Westmont Community Unit School District 2019/1089th1,327
Naperville Community Unit District 20310/1090th25,687
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Community High School District 99 serve?
Community High School District 99 serves students from Pre-K – 8th. The district operates schools at multiple levels to serve all students in zip code 60561. Contact the district directly to confirm grade configurations at specific schools.
How do I contact Community High School District 99?
You can reach Community High School District 99 via phone: (630)795-7101. The district office can help with school assignment questions, enrollment, registration, and general inquiries about programs and services in zip code 60561.
Is Community High School District 99 a public school district?
Community High School District 99 is classified as a public school district. Public school districts are funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars and are open to all students residing within district boundaries. Enrollment is generally free of charge, and students are assigned to schools based on home address. To confirm eligibility and enrollment requirements for zip code 60561, contact Community High School District 99 directly.
Schools in Community High School District 992 schools · NCES 2024
🎓 High Schools (2)
  • Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch — Grades 9–12 · 2,591 students
  • Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S — Grades 9–12 · 2,082 students
Source: NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via Urban Institute. School assignment within a zip code depends on your exact address — confirm with the district.

About Community High School District 99

Zip code 60561 in Hinsdale Township, Illinois is served by Community High School District 99 for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K – 8th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Community High School District 99’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.

Why This District Is Not Yet Rated

Community High School District 99 does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It has no published grades 3–8 state assessment results in the current state data, so there is no basis for a rating under our methodology.

An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for Community High School District 99. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 60561

Children in zip code 60561 are assigned to Community High School District 99 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 8th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 60561, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Community High School District 99 at (630)795-7101 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Darien

School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Community High School District 99 serves zip code 60561, homes in and around zip code 60561 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Community High School District 99 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 60561.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Community High School District 99 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 60561 data.

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District at a Glance
Overall RatingNR
GradeNot rated
Grades ServedPre-K – 8th
District TypePublic School District
Total Students
Total Schools2
Per-Pupil Spending$17,100/yr (est.)
Phone(630)795-7101
Data SourceNCES 2024