For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,305 students in La Salle, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 255 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in La Salle, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in La Salle, IL are Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, La Salle-peru Twp High School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in La Salle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Salle, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
La Salle-peru Twp High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
541 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
La Salle, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dimmick Community Consolidated School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
Jackson School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
345 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: PK
| 76 students
La Salle-peru Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
542 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Salle, IL?
The top ranked public schools in La Salle, IL include Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, La Salle-peru Twp High School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Salle, IL?
4 public schools are located in La Salle, IL.
What percentage of students in La Salle, IL go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in La Salle, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle, IL?
La Salle, IL public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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