Palos Ccsd 118 School District
School District · Palos Park, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Palos Ccsd 118?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Palos Ccsd 118 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Palos West Elementary School
Palos Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Palos South Middle School
Palos Park · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Palos East Elementary School
Palos Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#54 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,462
+$772 vs Illinois median
District size
2,116 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Palos Ccsd 118 ranks #54 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Palos Ccsd 118's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Palos West Elementary School (8.3/10), Palos South Middle School (8.2/10), and Palos East Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Palos Ccsd 118
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palos West Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Palos South Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Palos East Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Palos Ccsd 118
Palos Ccsd 118 is a Palos Park, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 2,116 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $17,462 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Palos Ccsd 118 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Palos West Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Palos Ccsd 118 students show an average math proficiency of 66.3% and ELA proficiency of 69.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Palos Ccsd 118, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Palos Ccsd 118 with test data.
Schools in Palos Ccsd 118
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Palos Park
- Total Enrollment
- 2,116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 150
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Palos Ccsd 118?
Palos Ccsd 118 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Palos Ccsd 118?
The average composite rating for Palos Ccsd 118 is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Palos Ccsd 118?
Palos Ccsd 118 spends $17,462 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Palos Ccsd 118?
The average student-teacher ratio in Palos Ccsd 118 is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Palos Ccsd 118?
Palos West Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Palos Ccsd 118 with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Palos Ccsd 118?
Across schools in Palos Ccsd 118 with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Palos Ccsd 118 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Palos Ccsd 118 has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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