For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,015 students in Worth, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Worth, IL are Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence, Worth Elementary School and Worth Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Worth have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Worth, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11218 S Ridgeland Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 671-0935
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 671-0935
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Worth Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11158 S Oak Park Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2801
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2801
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Worth Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11151 S New England Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2803
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2803
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Worthwoods Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11000 S Oketo Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2802
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2802
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Worth, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Worth, IL include Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence, Worth Elementary School and Worth Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Worth?
4 public elementary schools are located in Worth.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth?
Worth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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