For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,401 students in Palos Park, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 154 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Palos Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Palos Park, IL are Palos West Elementary School and Palos South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Palos Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palos Park, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palos West Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12700 S 104th Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
Palos South Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13100 S 82nd Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-5971
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-5971
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palos Park, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Palos Park, IL include Palos West Elementary School and Palos South Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Palos Park, IL?
2 public schools are located in Palos Park, IL.
What percentage of students in Palos Park, IL go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Palos Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Park, IL?
Palos Park, IL public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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