Top Rankings
La Grange SD 102 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,986 students in La Grange SD 102 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in La Grange SD 102 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in La Grange SD 102 School District are Cossitt Ave Elementary School, Ogden Ave Elementary School and Park Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. La Grange SD 102 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
2,986 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
La Grange SD 102 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
55 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
654 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
27%
# Black Students
146 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
1,989 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
66%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
277
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
326
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
309
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
312
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
344
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
319
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
368
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
345
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,281 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,723 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,281
$22,158
Spending / Student
$20,723
$21,406
Best La Grange SD 102 School District Public Schools (2024)
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) 482-2450
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2450
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Ogden Ave Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 W Ogden Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-7025
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-7025
Grades: K-6
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Park Junior High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
325 N Park Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-7025
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-7025
Grades: 7-8
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Road Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Forest Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-7025
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-7025
Grades: 1-6
| 529 students
Rank: #55.
Congress Park Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9311 Shields Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 482-2430
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 482-2430
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
920 Barnsdale Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-7025
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-7025
Grades: PK-K
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Grange SD 102 School District?
La Grange SD 102 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,986 students.
What is the rank of La Grange SD 102 School District?
La Grange SD 102 School District is ranked #40 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange SD 102 School District?
66% of La Grange SD 102 School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Grange SD 102 School District?
La Grange SD 102 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is La Grange SD 102 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,723 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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