Indian Prairie School District 204 operates 35 schools. Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Indian Prairie School District 204 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 28,000 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 35 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $17,100/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | — | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 9/10 — Great | — | Top 10% nationally |
About Indian Prairie School District 204
Zip code 60565 in Naperville, Illinois is served by Indian Prairie School District 204 for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K–12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Indian Prairie School District 204’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Indian Prairie School District 204 runs approximately $17,100 annually, placing it near the Illinois state average of approximately $17,000 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Indian Prairie School District 204 is a very large district with 35 schools serving students from Pre-K–12th. The district enrolls approximately 28,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 9/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Indian Prairie School District 204 9 out of 10 — top-tier among Illinois public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Indian Prairie School District 204 is among the highest-rated public school districts in Illinois. Top-tier ratings reflect strong per-pupil investment, stable enrollment, and structural indicators consistent with high-performing educational systems. Homes in and around zip code 60565 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for school quality will find a well-resourced district. Even within top-rated districts, individual school quality varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 60565
Children in zip code 60565 are assigned to Indian Prairie School District 204 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 60565, 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 Indian Prairie School District 204 at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. 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 Naperville
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Indian Prairie School District 204 serves zip code 60565, homes in and around zip code 60565 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 Indian Prairie School District 204 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 60565.
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 Indian Prairie School District 204 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 60565 data.