Lace Elem School

Lace Elementary School serves 388 students in grades 3 through 5 in Darien, Illinois, offering a focused upper elementary experience with a favorable 11.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio and 35 dedicated teachers. The school earns a solid 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 84th percentile statewide, placing it at #613 among Illinois's 3,819 elementary schools. Academically, Lace Elementary shows strong performance with a 7.4 out of 10 academic score.

In English Language Arts and Reading, 37% of students achieve proficiency or above across the grade levels served. This regular public school benefits from serving a well-educated community where 51% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The school sits in an affluent suburban neighborhood in DuPage County, where families enjoy a median household income of $110,061 and median home values of $378,300.

With only a 3.2% poverty rate among the area's nearly 23,000 residents, the community provides a stable foundation for student learning. Located on Cass Avenue in this large suburban setting, Lace Elementary operates within one of Illinois's more prosperous educational environments, supporting its mission to educate students during these crucial upper elementary years.