For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,036 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 Academy For Learning, Lincoln Elementary School and Peace Center. 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 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 31% 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dolton, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Academy For Learning
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Peace Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Berger-vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14833 Avalon Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Thornridge High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Cottage Grove Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: 7-8
| 171 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Grades: 7-8
| 146 students
Rank: #99.
Diekman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15121 Dorchester Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14701 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
333 E 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Grades: PK
| 130 students
Dolton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
333 East 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dolton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Dolton, IL include Academy For Learning, Lincoln Elementary School and Peace Center.
How many public schools are located in Dolton, IL?
11 public schools are located in Dolton, IL.
What percentage of students in Dolton, IL go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dolton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton, IL?
Dolton, IL public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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