Top Rankings
Lagrange Highlands School District 106 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 996 students in Lagrange Highlands School District 106. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Lagrange Highlands School District 106 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
996 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lagrange Highlands School District 106, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
77%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,447 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,135
$22,423
Spending / Student
$18,447
$21,662
Best Lagrange Highlands School District 106 Public Schools (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 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lagrange Highlands School District 106?
Lagrange Highlands School District 106 manages 2 public schools serving 996 students.
What is the rank of Lagrange Highlands School District 106?
Lagrange Highlands School District 106 is ranked #42 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lagrange Highlands School District 106?
77% of Lagrange Highlands School District 106 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lagrange Highlands School District 106?
Lagrange Highlands School District 106 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lagrange Highlands School District 106's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,447 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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