For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,061 students in La Salle, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Salle, IL are Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, Northwest Elementary School and Lincoln Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Salle have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Salle, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
La Salle, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
La Salle-peru Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
542 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Salle, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Salle, IL include Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, Northwest Elementary School and Lincoln Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Salle?
3 public elementary schools are located in La Salle.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle?
La Salle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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