For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,340 students in 60526, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 866 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 60526, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60526, IL are Park Junior High School, Forest Road Elementary School and Brook Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60526 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60526, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60526, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 N Park Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-7100
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-7100
Gr: 7-8 | 690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Forest Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Forest Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-6400
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-6400
Gr: 1-6 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Brook Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1214 Raymond Ave
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-3740
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-3740
Gr: K-5 | 872 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
920 Barnsdale Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-6800
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-6800
Gr: PK-K | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60526, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60526, IL include Park Junior High School, Forest Road Elementary School and Brook Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60526?
4 public schools are located in 60526.
What percentage of students in 60526 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 60526 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60526?
60526 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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