For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,781 students in Elmwood Park, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 677 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Elmwood Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Elmwood Park, IL are Elmwood Park High School, John Mills Elementary School and Elmwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Elmwood Park have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elmwood Park, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Park High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 W Fullerton Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272
Grades: 9-12
| 992 students
Rank: #22.
John Mills Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Elm Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7607 W Cortland St
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Sayre Elementary Language Academy
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 N Newland Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Grades: PK-8
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Acero Chtr Sch Newtwork - Roberto Clemente Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Natchez Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Elmwood Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4 W Conti Pkwy
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 583-5860
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 583-5860
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmwood Park, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Elmwood Park, IL include Elmwood Park High School, John Mills Elementary School and Elmwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elmwood Park, IL?
6 public schools are located in Elmwood Park, IL.
What percentage of students in Elmwood Park, IL go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Elmwood Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park, IL?
Elmwood Park, IL public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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