Park Junior High School

Park Junior High School serves 690 students in grades 7 and 8 in La Grange Park, Illinois, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranking #170 out of 3,819 Illinois schools, Park Junior High places in the 96th percentile statewide. The school demonstrates particularly strong academic performance with an impressive 9.8 out of 10 academic score, and 70% of students achieving proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading.

The school maintains a favorable learning environment with a 13.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio supported by 51 full-time equivalent teachers. This staffing level allows for more individualized attention as students navigate the critical middle school years. Park Junior High draws from a well-established suburban community where families are highly invested in education.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects this commitment, with 60% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a median household income of $113,210. The area's low poverty rate of 3.8% and median home values of $394,800 indicate a stable, affluent community that strongly supports educational excellence. Located in Cook County's large suburban setting, Park Junior High School serves as an educational cornerstone in this thriving residential community.