For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,479 students in La Grange, IL (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,996 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in La Grange, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). La Grange has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in La Grange, IL are Cossitt Ave Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Ogden Ave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Grange, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in La Grange have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Grange, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cossitt Ave Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6200
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6200
Grades: K-6
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8100 School St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Ogden Ave Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 W Ogden Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6600
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6600
Grades: K-6
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Grades: PK-4
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
Grades: 5-8
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Ladse-emotional Disabilities
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Spring Ave Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 S Spring Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2710
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2710
Grades: K-6
| 324 students
Rank: #88.
Lyons Twp High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Brainard Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6300
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 3,767 students
Rank: #99.
Seventh Ave Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 7th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2730
Grades: K-6
| 198 students
Rank: #1010.
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Spring Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2720
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2720
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
Rank: #1111.
Ideal Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9901 W 58th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2750
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2750
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Rank: #1212.
Hodgkins Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6516 Kane Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse Learning Center
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-1174
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-1174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-comm Develop
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-dhh Transition Center
Special Education School
333 N Lagrange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-0533
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-0533
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-ecse
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-multineeds
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-phonological Program
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-project Search
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
La Grange, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grace Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
200 N Catherine Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Phonological & Ec-cd Network (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Sixth Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Grange, IL?
The top ranked public schools in La Grange, IL include Cossitt Ave Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Ogden Ave Elementary School. La Grange has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in La Grange?
19 public schools are located in La Grange.
What percentage of students in La Grange go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in La Grange are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange?
La Grange public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Grange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Grange include: Hodgkins Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School, Seventh Ave Elementary School vs. Spring Ave Elementary School, Spring Ave Elementary School vs. Seventh Ave Elementary School
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