Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in Dolton, IL (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dolton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,805 students in Dolton, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dolton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dolton, IL are Peace Center, Roosevelt Junior High School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Dolton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dolton, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peace Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Gr: 7-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14701 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Diekman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15121 Dorchester Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Gr: K-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Gr: 7-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Gr: K-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Berger-vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14833 Avalon Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #99.
Thornridge High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15000 Cottage Grove Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Learning
Special Education School
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
333 E 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Gr: PK | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dolton, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Dolton, IL include Peace Center, Roosevelt Junior High School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dolton?
11 public schools are located in Dolton.
What percentage of students in Dolton go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dolton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton?
Dolton public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (IL):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
 School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
 Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
 10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools

More Articles

About Public Schools
Public School Policies
Teaching
Evaluating Public Schools
Scholarships