For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,538 students in Riverdale, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, IL are Calumet Elementary School, Washington Junior High School and Aldridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverdale, IL (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.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Riverdale, 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 middle schools in Riverdale, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, IL include Calumet Elementary School, Washington Junior High School and Aldridge Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverdale?
6 public middle schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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