For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 434 students in the neighborhood of Altgeld Gardens, Riverdale, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Altgeld Gardens is Carver Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Altgeld Gardens, Riverdale, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Altgeld Gardens, Riverdale, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver Primary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Altgeld Gardens, Riverdale, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Altgeld Gardens, Riverdale, IL include Carver Primary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Altgeld Gardens, Riverdale?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Altgeld Gardens, Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Altgeld Gardens, Riverdale?
the neighborhood of Altgeld Gardens, Riverdale public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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