For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,162 students in Lyons, IL.
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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyons, IL (2025)
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
| 221 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: PK-5
| 248 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
| 693 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 is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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