For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,958 students in New Lenox, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,197 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in New Lenox, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in New Lenox, IL are Arnold J Tyler School, Nelson Prairie School and Spencer Pointe. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Lenox, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in New Lenox have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Lenox, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arnold J Tyler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
Grades: 1-3
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Nelson Prairie School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2366 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
Grades: 1-3
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Spencer Pointe
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1721 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
Grades: 1-3
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln-way Central High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2151
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,962 students
Rank: #55.
Spencer Crossing
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1711 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
Grades: 4-6
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Alex M Martino Jr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
Grades: 7-8
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Way West
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21701 S Gougar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,967 students
Rank: #99.
Nelson Ridge School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2470 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
Grades: 4-6
| 489 students
Rank: #1010.
Oster-oakview School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 N Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
Grades: 4-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1111.
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
Grades: 4-6
| 373 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Lenox St
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
Grades: 7-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1313.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 Haines Ave
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
Grades: 1-3
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martin P Mckay Education Center
Special Education School
516 S Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-8068
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-8068
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Lenox, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Lenox, IL?
The top ranked public schools in New Lenox, IL include Arnold J Tyler School, Nelson Prairie School and Spencer Pointe.
How many public schools are located in New Lenox, IL?
15 public schools are located in New Lenox, IL.
What percentage of students in New Lenox, IL go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in New Lenox, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Lenox, IL?
New Lenox, IL public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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