For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,413 students in Palos Park, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palos Park, IL are Palos South Middle School and Palos West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Park, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palos Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Palos Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palos South Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13100 S 82nd Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-5971
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Palos West Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12700 S 104th Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Palos Park, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palos Park, IL include Palos South Middle School and Palos West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palos Park?
2 public elementary schools are located in Palos Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Park?
Palos Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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