Education Alternatives in Aurora Illinois

Aurora has three school districts, operating a total of 55 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a total enrollment of nearly 50,000 stuents. The districts include, the Indian Prairie School District, the West Aurora District, and the East Aurora District. The student-teacher ratio is under 18:1. Aurora also has 22 private schools.

Aurora is also home to the prestigious Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. This public "magnet school" is enrolled with students in grades 10 through 12 of the state's brightest students. It is partnered with several scientists at state research facilities.

Aurora University has an enrollment of 4,300 students, and has many undergraduate and graduate programs, including business, fine arts, education, nursing, and social work. Its Spartan athletics is a Division III program, with men's and women's teams in basketball, soccer, tennis, track and field, and men's baseball and football.