For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,182 students in Melrose Park, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 647 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Melrose Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Melrose Park, IL are Jane Addams Elementary School, Roy Elementary School and Westdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melrose Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Melrose Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Melrose Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Division St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2023
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2023
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Roy Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
533 N Roy Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-2700
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-2700
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Westdale Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 Diversey Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-4060
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-4060
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Northlake Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 S Lakewood Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Mannheim Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Hyde Park Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-5020
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Scott St
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-4818
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-4818
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
West Leyden High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-3154
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-3154
Gr: 9-12 | 1,770 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
J W Riley Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 S Wolf Rd
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3180
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3180
Gr: 3-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Melrose Park Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1715 W Lake St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2042
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whitehall Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3175
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3175
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 34th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 410-3400
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 410-3400
Gr: 1-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Diversey
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-3611
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-3611
Gr: PK | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Melrose Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Melrose Park, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Melrose Park, IL include Jane Addams Elementary School, Roy Elementary School and Westdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Melrose Park?
13 public schools are located in Melrose Park.
What percentage of students in Melrose Park go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Melrose Park are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Melrose Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Melrose Park include: Westdale Elementary School vs. Roy Elementary School, Roy Elementary School vs. Westdale Elementary School
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