For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 501 students in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Golden Gate are Aldridge Elementary School and Cics - Bond Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale, 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 6% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aldridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 E 131st St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Cics - Bond Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13300 S Langley Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 468-1300
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 468-1300
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale, IL include Aldridge Elementary School and Cics - Bond Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale?
the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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