For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,259 students in University Park, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in University Park, IL are Coretta Scott King Magnet School and Crete-monee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
University Park, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in University Park have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in University Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coretta Scott King Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1009 Blackhawk Dr
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 367-4700
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 367-4700
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Crete-monee Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
635 Olmstead Ln
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 367-2400
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 367-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 983 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in University Park, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in University Park, IL include Coretta Scott King Magnet School and Crete-monee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in University Park?
2 public elementary schools are located in University Park.
What is the racial composition of students in University Park?
University Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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