For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,730 students in Maywood, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 78 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Maywood, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Maywood, IL are Morton Alternative Schools, Paec Alternative High School and Washington Dual Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maywood, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Maywood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maywood, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morton Alternative Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
415 Lexington St, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Paec Alternative High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-1515
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-1515
Rank: #33.
Washington Dual Language Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2065
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2065
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
811 Chicago Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2036
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2036
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Proviso Area Except Child Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Van Buren St
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2129
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2129
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2002
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2002
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1514 S 9th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2009
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2009
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Irving Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 S 17th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Gr: 5-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Proviso East High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 344-7000
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 344-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,663 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Tapestry Alop
Alternative School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 Lexington St, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 990-9105
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 990-9105
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Harbor Academy Reg Safe School Prg
Alternative School
415 Lexington St, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Paec Alternative Elementary School
Special Education School
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 338-3250
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 338-3250
Rank: n/an/a
Paec Education Center Ec
Special Education School
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 338-3250
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 338-3250
Rank: n/an/a
West 40 Hna Learning Program
Alternative School
415 Lexington St
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 236-3250
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 236-3250
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
West 40 Reg Safe School Middle Prg
Alternative School
415 Lexington St, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
West 40-sr. Plus
Alternative School
415 Lexington St, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Maywood, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Maywood, IL include Morton Alternative Schools, Paec Alternative High School and Washington Dual Language Academy.
How many public schools are located in Maywood?
16 public schools are located in Maywood.
What percentage of students in Maywood go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Maywood are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood?
Maywood public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maywood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maywood include: Paec Alternative High School vs. Proviso Area Except Child Center, Proviso Area Except Child Center vs. Paec Alternative High School, Paec Education Center Ec vs. Emerson Elementary School
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