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Top 3 Best Palos Heights Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,324 students in Palos Heights, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palos Heights, IL are Navajo Heights Elementary School, Palos East Elementary School and Chippewa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Heights, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palos Heights have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Palos Heights, IL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Navajo Heights Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12401 S Oak Park Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 385-3269
Grades: 4-5
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Palos East Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7700 W 127th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-1084
Grades: K-5
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
Chippewa Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12425 S Austin Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 388-7260
Grades: 1-3
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Jr High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6610 W Highland Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0737
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Palos Heights, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palos Heights, IL include Navajo Heights Elementary School, Palos East Elementary School and Chippewa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palos Heights?
4 public elementary schools are located in Palos Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Heights?
Palos Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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