For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,266 students in Franklin Park, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin Park, IL are Passow Elementary School, North Elementary School and Hester Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin Park, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin Park have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Franklin Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Passow Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2838 Calwagner St
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-6781
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-6781
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9500 Gage Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 678-7962
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 678-7962
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Hester Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2836 Gustav St
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2150
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2150
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Dan H Pietrini Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9750 Fullerton Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-7960
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-7960
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Enger School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10401 Grand Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5299
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5299
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Franklin Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2915 Maple Street
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-0737
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-0737
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Maple Park Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
9857 Schiller Blvd
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2435
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin Park, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin Park, IL include Passow Elementary School, North Elementary School and Hester Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin Park?
5 public elementary schools are located in Franklin Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Park?
Franklin Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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