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Best Palos Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,413 students in Palos Park, IL (there are , serving 154 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Palos Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Palos Park, IL are Palos South Middle School and Palos West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Palos Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Palos Park, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palos South Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13100 S 82nd Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Palos West Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12700 S 104th Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Palos Park, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Palos Park, IL include Palos South Middle School and Palos West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palos Park?
2 public schools are located in Palos Park.
What percentage of students in Palos Park go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Palos Park are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Park?
Palos Park public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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