For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,723 students in Elmwood Park, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elmwood Park, IL are John Mills Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School and Elm Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood Park, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elmwood Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elmwood Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Mills Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Elm Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7607 W Cortland St
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Sayre Elementary Language Academy
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 N Newland Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Natchez Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425
Grades: K-8
| 468 students
Elmwood Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4 W Conti Pkwy
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 583-5860
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 583-5860
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elmwood Park, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elmwood Park, IL include John Mills Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School and Elm Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elmwood Park?
5 public elementary schools are located in Elmwood Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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