For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,577 students in Lemont, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lemont, IL are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lemont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Lemont, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15425 E 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Gr: 2-3 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Old Quarry Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16100 W 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
410 Mccarthy Rd
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Gr: 4-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
1130 Kim Pl
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Gr: PK-1 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lemont, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lemont, IL include River Valley School and Old Quarry Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lemont?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lemont.
What is the racial composition of students in Lemont?
Lemont public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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