For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,499 students in Lisle, IL (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,193 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in Lisle, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lisle, IL are Kennedy Junior High School, Visually Impaired Programs and Lisle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lisle, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lisle have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lisle, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Visually Impaired Programs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Rank: #33.
Lisle High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Short St
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8300
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Lisle Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Westview Ln
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Lisle Jr High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5207 Center Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8200
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Medical Support Needs Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Structured Learning Environment
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lisle, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Lisle, IL include Kennedy Junior High School, Visually Impaired Programs and Lisle High School.
How many public schools are located in Lisle?
9 public schools are located in Lisle.
What percentage of students in Lisle go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in Lisle are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lisle?
Lisle public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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