Best East Albany Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 232 students in the neighborhood of East Albany Park, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in East Albany Park is North River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Albany Park, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Albany Park, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North River Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3729 W Leland Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0590
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Albany Park, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Albany Park, Chicago, IL include North River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Albany Park, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Albany Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Albany Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of East Albany Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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