Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District

1750 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525-3727
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 994 students in Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,120 Schools
# Students
994 Students
1,192,824 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
91,472 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#42 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
58%
27%
59%
30%
82%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
79%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,173 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,484 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,173
$22,455
Spending / Student
$18,484
$21,692

Best Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Gr: PK-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1850 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
Gr: 5-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 994 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links