La Grange Sd 102, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on La Grange Sd 102

La Grange School District 102 serves prekindergarten through eighth grade across six schools in Cook County, spanning La Grange, La Grange Park, Brookfield, and Westchester. The district enrolls a student body of moderate size with fairly stable enrollment across grades, drawing from a suburban community with strong residential values and active parent engagement around school funding.

The academic profile is mixed. In English Language Arts, the district shows solid strength, particularly in the middle and upper grades. Reading proficiency in grades six through eight reaches the high range, with grade six and seven proficiency at strong levels. Early elementary ELA is somewhat lower but still respectable. Mathematics presents a more uneven picture. Third grade shows stronger proficiency, but fourth and eighth grades dip into the lower-to-middle range, while fifth grade holds steady in the mid-range and sixth and seventh grades rebound. Science proficiency, measured in grades five and eight, sits in the low-to-middle band. Overall, the district's proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Cook County's districts, a meaningful strength relative to its peer group.

The student population is predominantly white, with a growing Hispanic enrollment that represents roughly one in five students. Asian students and students identifying as two or more races form smaller but present groups. Black students comprise a smaller portion of enrollment. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch rates or special education and English learner enrollment counts, so limited detail is available on economic disadvantage or language support populations.

Chronic absenteeism in the district runs well below the county median, a marker of strong family engagement and student connection to school. Per-pupil spending falls in the lower-to-middle range among county districts, meaning resources are deployed more efficiently or with less intensity than some peers.

The community surrounding the district reflects solid affluence. Home values across the district's service areas are substantial and rising modestly. Rental housing is available but follows a similar price trajectory. The local housing market shows moderate inventory relative to demand, with properties staying on market for a typical timeframe. Mortgage costs and rent-to-income ratios suggest the area is moderately affordable for households earning at or above the regional median, though entry to homeownership remains a substantial financial undertaking.

A significant development is the April 2025 passage of a bond referendum by strong majority vote. Voters authorized a multi-year property tax increase to fund facility upgrades, including alleviating overcrowding, enhancing safety and security, improving accessibility, updating classrooms and STEM and science lab spaces, and repairing aging infrastructure. The bond will fund construction of a new gymnasium at Cossitt Elementary and similar capital work across schools. This represents both a lasting commitment by the community to school infrastructure and a consequential addition to property tax obligations for homeowners in the district.

A parent considering this district should expect solid but not exceptional academic outcomes, particularly in reading and writing. Mathematics proficiency is more variable by grade and may warrant individual school and program inquiry. The district's relative efficiency with resources and low absenteeism suggest a well-functioning operation with strong family buy-in. The recent bond vote signals confidence in the schools and willingness to invest in physical upgrades, which will reshape school environments over the coming years. A parent may want to look into specific school programming and grade-level strengths, particularly in mathematics, to understand fit for their child's needs.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,924

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 22%

Black 4%

White 66%

Asian 2%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

27%

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Gr 4

46%

—

Gr 5

48%

—

Gr 6

60%

—

Gr 7

66%

—

Gr 8

69%

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Math

Gr 3

19%

—

Gr 4

29%

—

Gr 5

29%

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Gr 6

40%

—

Gr 7

32%

—

Gr 8

38%

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Science

Gr 5

29%

—

Gr 8

36%

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Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Congress Park Elem School

Cossitt Ave Elem School

Forest Road Elem School

Ogden Ave Elem School

Park Junior High School

Barnsdale Road School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

73%

Grade 3

61%

Grade 4

64%

Grade 5

75%

Grade 6

70%

Grade 7

61%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

72%

Grade 3

67%

Grade 4

77%

Grade 5

84%

Grade 6

85%

Grade 7

84%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

61%

Grade 5

64%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$466,932

Year-over-year change+8.6%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$351K to $494K

vs. state typical1.61x

vs. national typical1.27x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60526	La Grange Park	$487K	+9.2%	49.8%
60525	La Grange	$494K	+8.5%	33.5%
60513	Brookfield	$351K	+7.3%	11.4%
60154	Westchester	$361K	+6.7%	5.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,965/mo

Year-over-year change+4.1%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,667 to $2,431/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60526	La Grange Park	$1,667	—	49.8%
60525	La Grange	$2,431	+4.1%	33.5%
60513	Brookfield	$1,891	—	11.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,356/mo

Home price / national median income5.6x

Annual rent / national median income28.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$392/mo

Market Activity: Cook County

Median listing price$349,900

Median listing price YoY+1.4%

Median price per sq ft$235

Median days on market35.5 days

Median days on market YoY+7.6%

Active listings6,653

Active listings YoY-16.6%

New listings4,792

New listings YoY-15.3%

Pending listings6,887

Pending listings YoY-3.4%

Hotness: median listing price$332,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.9%

Supply score87.3

Supply score YoY-0.1%

Demand score39.6

Demand score YoY+4.9%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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