For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,138 students in Lyons, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, IL are Costello School, J W Robinson Jr Elementary School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyons, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyons have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lyons, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Costello School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4632 Clyde Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4300
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
J W Robinson Jr Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Gage Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4700
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4200
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyons, IL include Costello School, J W Robinson Jr Elementary School and Washington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyons?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lyons.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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