Schools in Palos Heights, Illinois (2025)
6 schools · 3,451 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 237.
Palos Heights, in Illinois, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,451 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Palos Heights's schools is 237, below the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Palos East Elementary School (71.1, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Chippewa Elem School (70.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Independence Jr High School (64.1, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) (1,916 students), Palos East Elementary School (705 students), Chippewa Elem School (237 students).
Ranked schools in Palos Heights
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 171Palos East Elementary SchoolPalos Heights · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 705 students
- 271Chippewa Elem SchoolPalos Heights · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 237 students
- 364Independence Jr High SchoolPalos Heights · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 236 students
- 456Navajo Heights Elem SchoolPalos Heights · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 174 students
- 538Indian HillPalos Heights · Public Elementary– · 183 students
- 629A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)Palos Heights · Public High26% Math proficiency · 1,916 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palos East Elementary School Palos Heights · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.1 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 705 |
| 2 | Chippewa Elem School Palos Heights · Elementary · Grades 1–3 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 237 |
| 3 | Independence Jr High School Palos Heights · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.1 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 236 |
| 4 | Navajo Heights Elem School Palos Heights · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 55.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 174 |
| 5 | Indian Hill Palos Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 38.4 Lower 50% | – | 183 |
| 6 | A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) Palos Heights · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 28.9 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,916 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Palos Heights?
Palos East Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Palos Heights with a Success Index (US) of 71.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Palos Heights?
Palos Heights has 6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 3,451 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Palos Heights?
The median Enrollment across schools in Palos Heights is 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.