For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,429 students in La Grange, IL. The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Grange, IL are Highlands Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Cossitt Ave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Grange, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Grange have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Grange, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Gr: PK-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8100 School St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Cossitt Ave Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6200
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6200
Gr: K-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Ogden Ave Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 W Ogden Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6600
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6600
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1850 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
Gr: 5-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in La Grange, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Grange, IL include Highlands Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Cossitt Ave Elementary School. La Grange has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Grange?
9 public elementary schools are located in La Grange.
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange?
La Grange public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in La Grange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Grange include: Seventh Ave Elementary School vs. Spring Ave Elementary School, Spring Ave Elementary School vs. Seventh Ave Elementary School, Ogden Ave Elementary School vs. Cossitt Ave Elementary School
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