For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 350 students in Lanark, IL.
The top ranked public school in Lanark, IL is Eastland Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanark, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lanark have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lanark, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastland Jr/sr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S School Dr
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Lanark, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 South School St
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6301
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6301
Grades: PK-2
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lanark, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lanark, IL include Eastland Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Lanark?
1 public schools are located in Lanark.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanark?
Lanark public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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