For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,746 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 John Mills Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School and Elmwood Park High 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 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elmwood Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Mills Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Elmwood Park High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8201 W Fullerton Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Elm Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7607 W Cortland St
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Sayre Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 N Newland Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Natchez Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elmwood Park, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Elmwood Park, IL include John Mills Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School and Elmwood Park High School.
How many public schools are located in Elmwood Park?
6 public schools are located in Elmwood Park.
What percentage of students in Elmwood Park go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Elmwood Park are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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