For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,239 students in La Salle, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 204 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in La Salle, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in La Salle, IL are Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, La Salle-peru Twp High School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in La Salle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Salle, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
La Salle-peru Twp High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
541 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Salle, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in La Salle, IL include Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, La Salle-peru Twp High School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Salle?
4 public schools are located in La Salle.
What percentage of students in La Salle go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in La Salle are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle?
La Salle public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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