For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,422 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 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chicago Ridge, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Central Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Lyman Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Elden D Finley Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10835 Lombard Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2005
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2005
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5757 105th St
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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?
3 public schools are located in Chicago Ridge.
What percentage of students in Chicago Ridge go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Chicago Ridge are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Ridge?
Chicago Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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