For the 2025 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, Columbus East Elementary School and Liberty 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 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cicero, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 1 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Columbus East Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-6085
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-6085
Grades: 4-6
| 366 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Liberty Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4946 W 13th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Grades: PK-3
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Goodwin Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2625 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Abe Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3545 S 61st Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Grades: PK-6
| 715 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cicero East Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9440
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9440
Grades: 4-6
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Warren Park School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 S 60th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Grades: PK-6
| 716 students
Rank: #88.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2310 S 57th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-2552
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-2552
Grades: K-6
| 650 students
Rank: #99.
Cicero West Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4937 W 23rd St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Grades: PK-3
| 478 students
Rank: #1010.
Sherlock Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5347 W 22nd Pl
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Drexel Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5407 W 36th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5532
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5532
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
T Roosevelt Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S 50th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-7833
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-7833
Grades: 3-6
| 468 students
Rank: #1313.
Daniel Burnham Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9577
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9577
Grades: K-2
| 166 students
Rank: #1414.
Columbus West Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5425 W 31st St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Grades: PK-4
| 549 students
Cicero, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 S Laramie Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Grades: 7
| 1,332 students
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Grades: K-2
| 223 students
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, Columbus East Elementary School and Liberty 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
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