For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,100 students in Maywood, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maywood, IL are Washington Dual Language Academy, Lincoln Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maywood, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maywood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Maywood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
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 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
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 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Tapestry Alop
Alternative School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 990-9105
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 990-9105
Gr: 4-12
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 Sch Middle Prg
Alternative School
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Gr: 6-8
Maywood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Family Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1204 Van Buren
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2060
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2060
805 S 17th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
415 Lexington St
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2030
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2030
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Maywood, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maywood, IL include Washington Dual Language Academy, Lincoln Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maywood?
8 public elementary schools are located in Maywood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood?
Maywood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Maywood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Maywood include: Emerson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
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