For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,882 students in Lemont, IL (there are , serving 1,462 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Lemont, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lemont, IL are Lemont Twp High School, River Valley School and Old Quarry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lemont, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lemont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lemont, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lemont Twp High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Porter St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-5838
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-5838
Grades: 9-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #22.
River Valley School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15425 E 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Grades: 2-3
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Old Quarry Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16100 W 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lemont, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lemont, IL include Lemont Twp High School, River Valley School and Old Quarry Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lemont?
5 public schools are located in Lemont.
What percentage of students in Lemont go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Lemont are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lemont?
Lemont public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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