For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,015 students in Maywood, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 53 private students). 99% 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 Irving Middle School, Paec Alternative High School and Lincoln Elementary School. 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 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maywood, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 S 17th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
811 Chicago Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2036
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2036
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Dual Language Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2065
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2065
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1514 S 9th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2009
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2009
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2002
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2002
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Proviso East High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 202-1610
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 202-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,835 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Maywood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Family Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1204 Van Buren
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2060
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
805 S 17th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
415 Lexington St
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2030
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2030
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Talents Program East (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 5th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 345-6217
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 345-6217
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maywood, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Maywood, IL include Irving Middle School, Paec Alternative High School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maywood, IL?
10 public schools are located in Maywood, IL.
What percentage of students in Maywood, IL go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Maywood, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood, IL?
Maywood, IL public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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