For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,310 students in 60526, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 740 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 60526, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60526, IL are Park Junior High School, Forest Road Elementary School and Brook Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60526 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60526, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60526, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 N Park Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-7100
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-7100
Gr: 7-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Forest Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Forest Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-6400
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-6400
Gr: 1-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Brook Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1214 Raymond Ave
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-3740
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-3740
Gr: K-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
920 Barnsdale Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-6800
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 215-6800
Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60526, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60526, IL include Park Junior High School, Forest Road Elementary School and Brook Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60526?
4 public schools are located in 60526.
What percentage of students in 60526 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 60526 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60526?
60526 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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