For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 6,474 students in Cicero, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cicero, IL are Mckinley Educational Center, Liberty Elementary School and Abe Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cicero, 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 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cicero have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cicero, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Educational Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890
Gr: 5-8 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4946 W 13th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Gr: PK-3 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Abe Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3545 S 61st Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Gr: PK-6 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Cicero West Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4937 W 23rd St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Gr: PK-3 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Columbus East Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-6085
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-6085
Gr: 4-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Cicero East Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9440
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9440
Gr: 4-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Sherlock Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5347 W 22nd Pl
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Gr: PK-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Warren Park School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 S 60th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Gr: PK-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2625 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
Columbus West Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5425 W 31st St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5407 W 36th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5532
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5532
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
T Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S 50th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-7833
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-7833
Gr: 3-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1313.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2310 S 57th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-2552
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-2552
Gr: K-6 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Daniel Burnham Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9577
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9577
Gr: K-2 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Cicero, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 S Laramie Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Gr: 7 | 1,332 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Gr: K-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cicero, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cicero, IL include Mckinley Educational Center, Liberty Elementary School and Abe Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cicero?
14 public elementary schools are located in Cicero.
What is the racial composition of students in Cicero?
Cicero public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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