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Best Riverdale Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,899 students in Riverdale, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverdale, IL are Park Elementary School, Riverdale School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Riverdale, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14200 S Wentworth Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Gr: K-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Riverdale School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
325 W 142nd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Gr: K-4 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Gr: K-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Aldridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 E 131st St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Calumet Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 W Vermont Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Cics - Bond Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13300 S Langley Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 468-1300
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Dubois Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
330 E 133rd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Gen George Patton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13700 S Stewart Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2420
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Burr Oak Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 W 125th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8010
Gr: 3-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: #1010.
Carver Primary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Burr Oak Academy
1441 W 124th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-3090
Gr: PK-2 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverdale, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverdale, IL include Park Elementary School, Riverdale School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverdale?
11 public elementary schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale 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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