For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 732 students in Berkeley, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Berkeley, IL are Sunnyside Intermediate School and Macarthur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Berkeley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Berkeley, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5412 Saint Charles Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Gr: 3-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Macarthur Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N Wolf Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Berkeley, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Berkeley, IL include Sunnyside Intermediate School and Macarthur Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Berkeley?
2 public elementary schools are located in Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley?
Berkeley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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