Best High Schools in Palos Heights, IL

Palos Heights, IL has 6 high schools with 9,865 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Palos Heights score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Palos Heights underperform expectations.

1. Lincoln-way East High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2749 Students

2. Carl Sandburg High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cons Hsd 230 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2894 Students

3. Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cons Hsd 230 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2538 Students

4. Oak Forest High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bremen Chsd 228 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1370 Students

Best Middle Schools in Palos Heights, IL

Palos Heights, IL has 5 middle schools with 2,134 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Palos Heights score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Palos Heights meet expectations.

1. Palos South Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palos Ccsd 118 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 701 Students

2. Independence Jr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palos Heights Sd 128 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students

3. Jack Hille Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Forest Ridge Sd 142 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students

4. Worth Jr High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Worth Sd 127 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 346 Students

5. Nathan Hale Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cook County Sd 130 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Palos Heights, IL

Palos Heights, IL has 13 elementary schools with 4,125 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Palos Heights score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Palos Heights exceed expectations.

1. Palos West Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palos Ccsd 118 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 714 Students

2. Palos East Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palos Ccsd 118 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 689 Students

3. Chippewa Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palos Heights Sd 128 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 250 Students

4. Navajo Heights Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palos Heights Sd 128 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students

5. Worthwoods Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Worth Sd 127 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students

6. Worth Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Worth Sd 127 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students

7. Prairie Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orland Sd 135 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 543 Students

8. Indian Hill

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Heights Sd 128 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 144 Students

9. St Alexander School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Alexander School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students

10. Ridge Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Forest Ridge Sd 142 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 227 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Palos Heights, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Palos Heights, IL has a total population of 14,062 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Palos Heights, IL

16,124

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palos Heights, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palos Heights, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palos Heights, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,826 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Palos Heights, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
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