For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 960 students in Itasca, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Itasca, IL are Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School and F E Peacock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itasca, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Itasca have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Itasca, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
730 Catalpa Ave
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0100
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0100
Gr: 3-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
F E Peacock Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 E North St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Washington St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0554
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0554
Gr: PK-2 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Itasca, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Itasca, IL include Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School and F E Peacock Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Itasca?
3 public elementary schools are located in Itasca.
What is the racial composition of students in Itasca?
Itasca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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