Education is a central pillar of Naperville's identity, and the city's public schools frequently rank among the best in the state and the nation. The city is primarily served by two public school districts: Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204.
* **High Schools:** Major public high schools include Naperville Central and Naperville North (District 203), as well as Neuqua Valley and Metea Valley (District 204). * **Higher Education:** North Central College, a private liberal arts college founded in 1861, is located adjacent to downtown Naperville and is deeply integrated into the community. Northern Illinois University also operates a satellite regional center in the city. * **Community Colleges:** Residents are served by the nearby College of DuPage (in Glen Ellyn) and Joliet Junior College, both offering extensive vocational, associate degree, and continuing education programs. * **Libraries:** The Naperville Public Library system is a point of immense civic pride, operating three large, state-of-the-art facilities (Nichols, Naper Blvd, and 95th Street). It is consistently ranked as one of the top libraries in the U.S. for its population category.