Summary:
The city of La Grange Highlands, Illinois is home to two exceptional public schools: Highlands Elementary School and Highlands Middle School. Both schools are part of the highly-ranked LaGrange Highlands School District 106, which is among the top 18 districts in the state of Illinois.
Highlands Elementary and Highlands Middle School consistently earn top rankings in the state, with Highlands Elementary ranked 40th out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and Highlands Middle ranked 33rd out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year. These schools have maintained 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past three years, indicating exceptional academic performance and a strong commitment to student success.
The schools' standout performance is evident in their test scores, which significantly outpace state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. In 2024-2025, 86.4% of Highlands Elementary students and 87.4% of Highlands Middle School students scored proficient or better on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.1%. While math proficiency rates are also above state averages, the schools have identified this as a potential area for improvement. Additionally, the schools allocate significant resources towards their students, with higher-than-average per-student spending and small class sizes, which may contribute to their strong academic results.
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