For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,182 students in Lyons, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 60 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Lyons, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lyons have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyons, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Costello School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4632 Clyde Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4300
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
J W Robinson Jr Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Gage Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4700
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4700
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4200
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Lyons, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West 40 Rssp Middle School Prog (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4315 S Joliet Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 447-2515
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 447-2515
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lyons, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lyons, IL include Costello School, J W Robinson Jr Elementary School and Washington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lyons?
3 public schools are located in Lyons.
What percentage of students in Lyons go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Lyons are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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