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Best Public Elementary Schools in Lasalle County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lasalle County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public elementary schools serving 10,031 students in Lasalle County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lasalle County, IL are Lmp Roe, Lmp Roe Taoep and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lasalle County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lasalle County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Lasalle County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lmp Roe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2233 6th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lmp Roe Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2233 6th St Ste 2
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1320 State St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Harding Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1643 N 40th Rd
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Gr: PK-4 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Grand Ridge School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W Main St
Grand Ridge, IL 61325
(815) 249-6225
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Waltham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2902 N Il Route 178
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4417
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Seneca Grade School North Campus
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Lostant Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 W 3rd St
Lostant, IL 61334
(815) 368-3392
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3231 N Il Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 E Si Johnson Ave
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Gr: K-4 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Gr: PK-4 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Milton Pope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3197 E 28th Rd
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 357-8151
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Seneca Elementary School South Campus
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Leland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
370 N Main St
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Kimes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1207 Reading St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Gr: PK-2 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2020.
Parkside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Church St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Serena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2283 N 3812th Rd
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Earlville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 W Union St
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-8361
Gr: K-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Woodland Elementary/jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 E 3000 North Rd
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2909
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2626.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Oakley Ave
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Gr: K-4 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2727.
Northbrook School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1804 Guiles Ave
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6237
Gr: 5-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2828.
Ransom Grade School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S Lane St
Ransom, IL 60470
(815) 586-4611
Gr: K-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2929.
Tonica Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
535 N 1981st Rd
Tonica, IL 61370
(815) 442-3420
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3030.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
805 4th Ave
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 538-6226
Gr: 2-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3131.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3761
Gr: 5-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3232.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
212 W Walnut St
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3333.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Marseilles Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Chicago St
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 554-4338
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Northlawn Jr High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E 1st St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-4558
Gr: 5-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lasalle County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lasalle County, IL include Lmp Roe, Lmp Roe Taoep and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lasalle County?
39 public elementary schools are located in Lasalle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lasalle County?
Lasalle County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lasalle County are often viewed compared to one another?

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