Best Schools in LaSalle County, IL
LaSalle County, IL has 77 public schools (17 high, 15 middle, 41 elementary) serving 22,094 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in LaSalle County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in LaSalle County, IL
The top high schools in LaSalle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leland High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leland Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
2. Somonauk High School
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Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
3. Woodland High School
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Woodland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students
4. Fieldcrest High School
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Fieldcrest Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 270 Students
5. Newark Comm High School
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Newark Chsd 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
6. Sandwich Community High School
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Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
7. La Salle-peru Twp High School
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Projected Test Scores
La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
8. Putnam County High School
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Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
9. Dwight High School
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Dwight Twp Hsd 230 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
10. Mendota Twp High School
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Mendota Twp Hsd 280 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
Best Middle Schools in LaSalle County, IL
The top middle schools in LaSalle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somonauk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 233 Students
2. Millbrook Junior High School
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Newark Ccsd 66 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 124 Students
3. Seneca Elem School South Campus
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Seneca Ccsd 170 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 197 Students
4. Sandwich Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
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Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
5. Parkside Middle School
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Peru Esd 124 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 368 Students
6. Putnam County Jr High School
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Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
7. Fieldcrest Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fieldcrest Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
8. Washington Elem School
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Oglesby Esd 125 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 134 Students
9. Northbrook School
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Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 508 Students
10. Indian Creek Middle School
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Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in LaSalle County, IL
The top elementary schools in LaSalle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 221 Students
2. Rutland Elem School
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Rutland Ccsd 230 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 63 Students
3. Newark Elem School
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Newark Ccsd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 111 Students
4. Indian Creek Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students
5. Mckinley Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Ottawa Esd 141 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 380 Students
6. Seneca Grade School North Campus
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Projected Test Scores
Seneca Ccsd 170 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 290 Students
7. Deer Park C C Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Park Ccsd 82 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 47 Students
8. Wallace Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Wallace Ccsd 195 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students
9. Putnam County Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 164 Students
10. Northview Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Peru Esd 124 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 575 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in LaSalle County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
LaSalle County, IL has a total population of 109,658 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in LaSalle County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood LaSalle County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in LaSalle County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for LaSalle County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit LaSalle County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in LaSalle County, IL
How many schools are in LaSalle County, IL?
LaSalle County, IL has 77 public schools: 17 high schools, 15 middle schools and 41 elementary schools, serving 22,094 students in total.
How do schools in LaSalle County perform on state tests?
On average, 77 schools in LaSalle County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in LaSalle County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in LaSalle County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Lasalle County
16 places in Lasalle County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (16)
- Ottawa (9)
- Earlville (4)
- Mendota (4)
- Streator (4)
- Seneca (3)
- Leland (2)
- Marseilles (2)
- Oglesby (2)
- Peru (2)
- Serena (2)
- Grand Ridge (1)
- Lostant (1)
- Ransom (1)
- Sheridan (1)
- Tonica (1)
- Utica (1)
School districts (5)
- Ottawa ESD 141 (5 schools)
- Serena CUSD 2 (4 schools)
- Earlville CUSD 9 (3 schools)
- Mendota CCSD 289 (3 schools)
- Streator ESD 44 (3 schools)