For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,454 students in 60827, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 309 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60827, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60827, IL are Calumet Elementary School, Washington Junior High School and Burr Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60827 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60827, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60827, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calumet Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 W Vermont Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Burr Oak Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1440 W 125th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8010
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8010
Grades: 3-5
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Aldridge Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
630 E 131st St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Carver Primary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Carver Military Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13100 S Doty Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5250
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5250
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Cics - Bond Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13300 S Langley Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 468-1300
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 468-1300
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Dubois Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 E 133rd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Gen George Patton Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13700 S Stewart Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2420
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2420
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Rank: #1111.
Riverdale School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 W 142nd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Grades: K-4
| 131 students
Rank: #1212.
Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14200 S Wentworth Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Grades: K-6
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
1441 W 124th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-3090
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-3090
Grades: PK-2
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Family Enrichment Prg/fep
Special Education School
150 W 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-5950
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-5950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Family Enrichment Program (Fep)
Special Education School
150 W 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-5950
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-5950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
60827, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5656
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5656
Grades: 5-8
| 238 students
Pace Junior High - Street Isidore (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
12713 S Wood
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 389-1994
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 389-1994
Grades: 7-8
| 64 students
School District 133 Annex (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 W 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60827, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60827, IL include Calumet Elementary School, Washington Junior High School and Burr Oak Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60827?
15 public schools are located in 60827.
What percentage of students in 60827 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60827 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60827?
60827 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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