For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,623 students in South Holland, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Holland, IL are Mckinley Elementary School, Mckinley Jr High School and Eisenhower School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Holland, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Holland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Holland, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Gr: 4-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16949 Cottage Grove Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16001 Minerva Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-5900
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-5900
Gr: 2-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Madison School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15700 Orchid Dr
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-2117
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-2117
Gr: 4-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16800 Greenwood Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4433
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4433
Gr: PK-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
New Beginnings Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15703 Clyde Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in South Holland, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Holland, IL include Mckinley Elementary School, Mckinley Jr High School and Eisenhower School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Holland?
6 public elementary schools are located in South Holland.
What is the racial composition of students in South Holland?
South Holland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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