For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,440 students in La Grange, IL. The top ranked public elementary schools in La Grange, IL are Highlands Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Cossitt Ave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Grange, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Grange have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Grange, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Grades: PK-4
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8100 School St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Cossitt Ave Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6200
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6200
Grades: K-6
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Ogden Ave Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 W Ogden Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6600
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6600
Grades: K-6
| 580 students
Rank: #55.
Seventh Ave Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 7th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2730
Grades: K-6
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1850 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
Grades: 5-8
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Ave Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 S Spring Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2710
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2710
Grades: K-6
| 324 students
Rank: #88.
Ideal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9901 W 58th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2750
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2750
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
Hodgkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6516 Kane Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
La Grange, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grace Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
200 N Catherine Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Phonological & Ec-cd Network (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Sixth Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Grange, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Grange, IL include Highlands Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Cossitt Ave Elementary School. La Grange has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Grange?
9 public elementary schools are located in La Grange.
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange?
La Grange public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in La Grange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Grange include: Hodgkins Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School, Seventh Ave Elementary School vs. Spring Ave Elementary School, Spring Ave Elementary School vs. Seventh Ave Elementary School
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