For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,203 students in Palos Hills, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Palos Hills, IL is Oak Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Hills, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palos Hills have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Palos Hills, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8791 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 233-5300
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 233-5300
Gr: 2-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
7825 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-7760
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-7760
Gr: PK-1 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Palos Hills, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Destiny - Transition (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7825 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 687-0900
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 687-0900
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Palos Hills, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palos Hills, IL include Oak Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palos Hills?
2 public elementary schools are located in Palos Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Hills?
Palos Hills public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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