Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S.
600 Lions Road, Sandwich, IL 60552 · (815) 786-9873
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 90.48%21 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- −2.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #167of 234 programs
- Chicago area rank
- #77of 117 ranked nearby
How Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S. graduates do on the CNA exam
90.48% of 21 first-time test-takers from Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 2.8 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #167 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #77 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
No 2024 result is matched to this program in the same report series, so there's no year-over-year comparison yet.
With 21 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 4.8 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Chicago by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S. stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 90.48%, Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S. is in the third quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 21 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 6 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Fox Valley Career Center in Maple Park (100.0%, about 19 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 7279 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 600 Lions Road, Sandwich, IL 60552 DeKalb County |
| Phone | (815) 786-9873 |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Sandwich
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Valley Vocational Center | Sandwich | 4 mi | 100.0% |
| Waubonsee Comm. Coll. - Aurora Campus | Sugar Grove | 15 mi | 81.0% |
| Waubonsee Comm. Coll. - Aurora Fox Valley Campus | Sugar Grove | 15 mi | 92.9% |
| Aurora University School of Nursing | Aurora | 18 mi | — |
| Illinois Math & Science Academy | Aurora | 18 mi | — |
| West Aurora H.S. | Aurora | 18 mi | 90.2% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S.'s CNA exam pass rate?
90.48% of 21 first-time test-takers from Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 2.8 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #167 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S. a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 7279. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S. compare with CNA programs nearby?
9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 6 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Fox Valley Career Center in Maple Park (100.0%, about 19 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Sandwich?
The closest are Indian Valley Vocational Center in Sandwich (about 4 mi, 100% pass rate), Waubonsee Comm. Coll. - Aurora Campus in Sugar Grove (about 15 mi, 81% pass rate), Waubonsee Comm. Coll. - Aurora Fox Valley Campus in Sugar Grove (about 15 mi, 93% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.