Highlands Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025La Grange Highlands, Illinois 60525 · LaGrange Highlands SD 106
#137 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#5849 of 50,301 nationally
About Highlands Elem School
Highlands Elem School is a public elementary located in La Grange Highlands, in the LaGrange Highlands SD 106 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 565 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 137th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is math proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 565.
There are 2 schools in La Grange Highlands; Highlands Elem School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highlands Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Highlands Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highlands Middle School
La Grange Highlands · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students · 141 m away
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
La Grange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
278 students · 2.0 km away
Spring Ave Elem School
La Grange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students · 2.0 km away
Forest Hills Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 2.0 km away
Ideal Elem School
Countryside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
258 students · 2.1 km away
Oak Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 2.5 km away
Elm Elem School
Burr Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students · 2.6 km away
Seventh Ave Elem School
La Grange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
194 students · 2.9 km away
Field Park Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 3.2 km away
Pleasantdale Middle Sch
Burr Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
352 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Founders Elementary School
Dekalb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Sullivan Elem School
Sullivan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
Clara Peterson Elem School
Paxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
Alcott Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
567 students
Elmwood Elem School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Elem School a good school?
Highlands Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 78.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #137 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highlands Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highlands Elem School ranks #137 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #5849 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Elem School?
Highlands Elem School had 565 students in 2025.
Is Highlands Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Highlands Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highlands Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.