For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,252 students in La Salle, IL (there are , serving 204 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in La Salle, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in La Salle, IL are Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, La Salle-peru Twp High School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in La Salle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Salle, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
La Salle-peru Twp High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
541 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,191 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
La Salle, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Salle, IL?
The top ranked public schools in La Salle, IL include Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, La Salle-peru Twp High School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Salle?
4 public schools are located in La Salle.
What percentage of students in La Salle go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in La Salle are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle?
La Salle public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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