For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,393 students in New Lenox, IL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Lenox have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
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 elementary schools in New Lenox, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Lenox, IL include Arnold J Tyler School, Nelson Prairie School and Spencer Pointe.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Lenox, IL?
9 public elementary schools are located in New Lenox, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in New Lenox, IL?
New Lenox, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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