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Best Harvey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,898 students in Harvey, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 227 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Harvey, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harvey, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and Coolidge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Harvey, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14100 Honore Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 597-4160
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14700 Main St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-1390
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Coolidge Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15500 7th Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 339-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16000 Carse Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0440
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Martin L King Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14600 Seeley Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 385-5400
Gr: 1-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15748 Page Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0740
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
71 E 152nd St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
Brooks Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14741 Wallace St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-6390
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Thornton Township High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15001 Broadway Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Rosa L Parks Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14700 Robey Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 371-9575
Gr: 5-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Riley Early Childhood Center
16001 Lincoln Ave, Riley Pre-k
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 210-3960
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
Taft School
393 E 163rd St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 339-2710
Gr: PK-1 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Harvey, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Harvey, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and Coolidge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harvey?
12 public schools are located in Harvey.
What percentage of students in Harvey go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Harvey are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harvey are often viewed compared to one another?

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