LaSalle County Schools & Education
LaSalle County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,785
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#61
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: LaSalle County
Measured School Summary
LaSalle County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.8%.
Funding Context
LaSalle County spends $10,785 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read LaSalle County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
51 public schools and 28 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #61 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
85.8%
3.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,785
$1,535 above the state average
School coverage
51
28 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
LaSalle County has 51 public schools across 28 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What LaSalle County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
LaSalle County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#61
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 98% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Ottawa ESD 141
Elementary and middle visible
1,745 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Streator ESD 44
Elementary and middle visible
1,541 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Ottawa Twp HSD 140
High school only in this slice
1,261 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
La Salle-Peru Twp HSD 120
High school only in this slice
1,198 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Ottawa ESD 141 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in LaSalle County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different LaSalle County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in LaSalle County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Balanced Mix of Town and Country Schools
LaSalle County supports 14,617 students across 51 public schools, ranging from 26 elementary campuses to 13 high schools. Education is distributed across 28 districts, reflecting a deeply localized approach to community learning.
Local Districts Anchored by Ottawa Schools
Ottawa ESD 141 is the primary district hub, managing five schools and 1,745 students. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing its resources entirely on traditional public districts like Serena CUSD 2.
Small-Town Feel with Close-Knit Campuses
Schools here offer an intimate environment with an average of 332 students per campus across a mix of 27 town and 24 rural locales. Ottawa Township High School is the county's largest campus with 1,261 students, providing a central gathering point for the community.
School Overview
Total Schools
51
in LaSalle County
Reported Enrollment
14,617
50 schools reporting
School Districts
28
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
28 School Districts in LaSalle County
Ottawa ESD 141
Streator ESD 44
Ottawa Twp HSD 140
La Salle-Peru Twp HSD 120
Mendota CCSD 289
Peru ESD 124
La Salle ESD 122
Streator Twp HSD 40
Serena CUSD 2
Marseilles ESD 150
51 Public Schools in LaSalle County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 51 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Township High School | Profile | Ottawa Twp HSD 140 | Ottawa, 61350Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,261 |
| La Salle-Peru Twp High School | Profile | La Salle-Peru Twp HSD 120 | La Salle, 61301Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,198 |
| Streator Twp High School | Record | Streator Twp HSD 40 | Streator, 61364Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 809 |
| Northwest Elem School | Record | La Salle ESD 122 | La Salle, 61301Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 634 |
| Northlawn Jr High School | Record | Streator ESD 44 | Streator, 61364Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 617 |
| Northview Elem School | Record | Peru ESD 124 | Peru, 61354Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 575 |
| Marseilles Elementary School | Record | Marseilles ESD 150 | Marseilles, 61341Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 521 |
| Northbrook School | Record | Mendota CCSD 289 | Mendota, 61342Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 508 |
| Mendota Twp High School | Record | Mendota Twp HSD 280 | Mendota, 61342Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 493 |
| Centennial Elem School | Record | Streator ESD 44 | Streator, 61364Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 470 |
| Kimes Elem School | Record | Streator ESD 44 | Streator, 61364Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 454 |
| Wallace Elem School | Record | Wallace CCSD 195 | Ottawa, 61350Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 396 |
| Shepherd Middle School | Record | Ottawa ESD 141 | Ottawa, 61350Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 389 |
| Seneca High School | Record | Seneca Twp HSD 160 | Seneca, 61360Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 385 |
| McKinley Elem School | Record | Ottawa ESD 141 | Ottawa, 61350Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 380 |
| Parkside Middle School | Record | Peru ESD 124 | Peru, 61354Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 368 |
| Central Intermediate School | Record | Ottawa ESD 141 | Ottawa, 61350Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 343 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Record | Ottawa ESD 141 | Ottawa, 61350Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 341 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Record | Oglesby ESD 125 | Oglesby, 61348Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 332 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Record | Mendota CCSD 289 | Mendota, 61342Town: Distant | 2–4 | Primary | 310 |
Ottawa Township High School
Ottawa Twp HSD 140
Ottawa, 61350 / Town: Distant
La Salle-Peru Twp High School
La Salle-Peru Twp HSD 120
La Salle, 61301 / Town: Distant
Streator Twp High School
Streator Twp HSD 40
Streator, 61364 / Town: Distant
Marseilles Elementary School
Marseilles ESD 150
Marseilles, 61341 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,785
State avg $9,250
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Schools in LaSalle County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in LaSalle County, Illinois?
LaSalle County supports 14,617 students across 51 public schools, ranging from 26 elementary campuses to 13 high schools. Education is distributed across 28 districts, reflecting a deeply localized approach to community learning.
What are the major school districts in LaSalle County, Illinois?
Ottawa ESD 141 is the primary district hub, managing five schools and 1,745 students. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing its resources entirely on traditional public districts like Serena CUSD 2.
What is the school experience like in LaSalle County?
Schools here offer an intimate environment with an average of 332 students per campus across a mix of 27 town and 24 rural locales. Ottawa Township High School is the county's largest campus with 1,261 students, providing a central gathering point for the community.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.