For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,786 students in Palos Hills, IL (there are , serving 269 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Palos Hills, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Palos Hills, IL are Oak Ridge Elementary School and Amos Alonzo Stagg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Hills, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Palos Hills have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Palos Hills, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8791 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 233-5300
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 233-5300
Gr: 2-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8015 W 111th St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-7400
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
7825 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-7760
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-7760
Gr: PK-1 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Palos Hills, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Destiny - Transition (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7825 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 687-0900
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 687-0900
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Palos Hills, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Palos Hills, IL include Oak Ridge Elementary School and Amos Alonzo Stagg High School.
How many public schools are located in Palos Hills?
3 public schools are located in Palos Hills.
What percentage of students in Palos Hills go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Palos Hills are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Hills?
Palos Hills public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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