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Best 60525 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,413 students in 60525, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,966 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 60525, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60525, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 60525 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60525, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60525, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Gr: PK-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8100 School St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Cossitt Ave Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
115 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6200
Gr: K-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Ogden Ave Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
501 W Ogden Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 215-6600
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Seventh Ave Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
701 7th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2730
Gr: K-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Ladse-emotional Disabilities
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Rank: #77.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1850 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
Gr: 5-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Lyons Twp High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 S Brainard Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Spring Ave Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 S Spring Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2710
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 S Spring Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2720
Gr: 7-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Ideal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9901 W 58th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2750
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Hodgkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6516 Kane Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse Learning Center
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-1174
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-comm Develop
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-dhh Transition Center
Special Education School
333 N Lagrange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-0533
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-ecse
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-multineeds
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-phonological Program
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-project Search
Special Education School
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60525, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60525, IL include Highlands Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Cossitt Ave Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60525?
19 public schools are located in 60525.
What percentage of students in 60525 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 60525 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60525?
60525 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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