For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,061 students in La Salle, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Salle, IL are Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, Northwest Elementary School and Lincoln Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Salle have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Salle, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
La Salle, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
345 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
La Salle-peru Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
542 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in La Salle, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Salle, IL include Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, Northwest Elementary School and Lincoln Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Salle?
3 public elementary schools are located in La Salle.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle?
La Salle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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