Top Rankings
La Grange SD 105 South School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,212 students in La Grange SD 105 South School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in La Grange SD 105 South School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,212 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Grange SD 105 South School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
52%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,163 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,500 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,163
$22,456
Spending / Student
$25,500
$21,694
Best La Grange SD 105 South School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seventh Ave Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 7th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2730
Gr: K-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Spring Ave Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 S Spring Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2710
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2710
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 S Spring Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2720
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2720
Gr: 7-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Ideal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9901 W 58th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2750
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2750
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Hodgkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6516 Kane Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Grange SD 105 South School District?
La Grange SD 105 South School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,212 students.
What is the rank of La Grange SD 105 South School District?
La Grange SD 105 South School District is ranked #165 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange SD 105 South School District?
52% of La Grange SD 105 South School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Grange SD 105 South School District?
La Grange SD 105 South 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 105 South School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,500 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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