For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,418 students in Chicago Ridge, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 255 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Chicago Ridge, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Chicago Ridge, IL are Ridge Central Elementary School, Elden D Finley Jr High School and Ridge Lawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago Ridge, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Chicago Ridge have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chicago Ridge, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Lyman Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Elden D Finley Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10835 Lombard Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2005
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2005
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5757 105th St
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chicago Ridge, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Chicago Ridge, IL include Ridge Central Elementary School, Elden D Finley Jr High School and Ridge Lawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chicago Ridge, IL?
3 public schools are located in Chicago Ridge, IL.
What percentage of students in Chicago Ridge, IL go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Chicago Ridge, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Ridge, IL?
Chicago Ridge, IL public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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