For the 2024 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 15,157 students in Lasalle County, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,853 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Lasalle County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lasalle County, IL are Lmp Roe, Lmp Roe Taoep and Leland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lasalle County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lasalle County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lasalle County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lmp Roe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2233 6th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lmp Roe Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2233 6th St Ste 2
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Leland High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
370 N Main St
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Harding Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1643 N 40th Rd
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Grades: PK-4
| 123 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mckinley Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 State St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Waltham Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2902 N Il Route 178
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4417
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4417
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #77.
Seneca Grade School North Campus
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Rank: #88.
Grand Ridge School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Main St
Grand Ridge, IL 61325
(815) 249-6225
Grand Ridge, IL 61325
(815) 249-6225
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #99.
Lostant Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 320
Lostant, IL 61334
(815) 368-3392
Lostant, IL 61334
(815) 368-3392
Grades: K-8
| 66 students
Rank: #1010.
Rutland Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rr 71 E 3231
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 160 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Milton Pope Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3197 E 28th Rd
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 357-8151
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 357-8151
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Wallace Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #1414.
Sheridan Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 328
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Grades: K-4
| 146 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Northview Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Grades: PK-4
| 582 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Seneca Elementary School South Campus
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Grades: 5-8
| 180 students
Rank: #1717.
Seneca High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 20
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-5000
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #1818.
Kimes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1207 Reading St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Grades: PK-2
| 410 students
Rank: #1919.
Ransom Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S Lane St
Ransom, IL 60470
(815) 586-4611
Ransom, IL 60470
(815) 586-4611
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Serena Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 107
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Grades: 5-8
| 199 students
Rank: #2222.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Rank: #2323.
Woodland High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5800 E 3000 North Rd
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2900
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Earlville Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 539
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-8361
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-8361
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Mendota Twp High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 W Main St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7446
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7446
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #2626.
Leland Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
370 N Main St
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #2727.
Earlville Jr/sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 539
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-8361
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-8361
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #2828.
Shepherd Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Grades: 7-8
| 385 students
Rank: #2929.
Ottawa Township High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 E Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #3030.
La Salle-peru Twp High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
541 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #3131.
Parkside Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Church St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Rank: #3232.
Centennial Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 Oakley Ave
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Grades: K-4
| 462 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Tonica Grade School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 N 1981st Rd
Tonica, IL 61370
(815) 442-3420
Tonica, IL 61370
(815) 442-3420
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Woodland Elementary/jr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E 3000 North Rd
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2909
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2909
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
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Lasalle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dimmick Community Consolidated School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
Jackson School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
345 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: PK
| 76 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
Lasalle County Detention Home (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
701 South Sterling St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2736
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2736
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
R R 1
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-9113
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-9113
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Serena Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
Po Box 107
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
Sheridan Correctional Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 38
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2311
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sherman Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
1206 E Elm St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3236
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3236
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Streator Alternative Ed Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
202 West Lincoln Ave
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-0545
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-0545
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 430
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4790
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4790
Grades: PK-8
| 54 students
1325 Park Rd
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Grades: 2-4
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lasalle County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lasalle County, IL include Lmp Roe, Lmp Roe Taoep and Leland High School.
How many public schools are located in Lasalle County, IL?
53 public schools are located in Lasalle County, IL.
What percentage of students in Lasalle County, IL go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Lasalle County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lasalle County, IL?
Lasalle County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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