For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,686 students in Blue Island, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 450 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Blue Island, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Blue Island, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Paul Revere Primary School and Everett F Kerr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Island, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Blue Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blue Island, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2140 Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Gr: K-3 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Paul Revere Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 123rd Pl
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Gr: K-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Everett F Kerr Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12915 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13043 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Gr: 4-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Paul Revere Intermediate School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12331 Gregory St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Gr: 4-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Sacramento Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-6300
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,841 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
A.n.c.h.o.r. Academy
Alternative School
12015 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Gr: 3-8
Rank: n/an/a
2975 W Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2450
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2450
Gr: PK | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Blue Island, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
13813 Western Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-8862
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-8862
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 97%
13801 S Chatham
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-4362
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-4362
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 97%
12015 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2915
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2915
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Pace Primary - Street Emeric School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
13801 S Chatham
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 793-3316
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 793-3316
Gr: 1-6 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blue Island, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Blue Island, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Paul Revere Primary School and Everett F Kerr Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Blue Island?
9 public schools are located in Blue Island.
What percentage of students in Blue Island go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Blue Island are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Island?
Blue Island public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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