For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,454 students in Palos Heights, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 967 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Palos Heights, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Palos Heights, IL are Navajo Heights Elementary School, Palos East Elementary School and Chippewa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Heights, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Palos Heights have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palos Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Navajo Heights Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12401 S Oak Park Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 385-3269
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 385-3269
Grades: 4-5
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Palos East Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7700 W 127th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-1084
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-1084
Grades: K-5
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
Chippewa Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12425 S Austin Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 388-7260
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 388-7260
Grades: 1-3
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6610 W Highland Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0737
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0737
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13049 S Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-1111
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 371-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,960 students
Rank: n/an/a
12800 S Austin Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 597-1285
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 597-1285
Grades: PK-K
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palos Heights, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Palos Heights, IL include Navajo Heights Elementary School, Palos East Elementary School and Chippewa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palos Heights?
6 public schools are located in Palos Heights.
What percentage of students in Palos Heights go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Palos Heights are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Heights?
Palos Heights public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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