For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 417 students in La Salle, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Salle, IL are Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 and Lincoln Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in La Salle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Salle, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
La Salle, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
345 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
La Salle-peru Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
542 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in La Salle, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Salle, IL include Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 and Lincoln Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Salle?
2 public middle schools are located in La Salle.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle?
La Salle public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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