For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,745 students in Elmwood Park, IL (there are , serving 677 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Elmwood Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Elmwood Park, IL are John Mills Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School and Elmwood Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Elmwood Park have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Elmwood Park, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Mills Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Elmwood Park High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8201 W Fullerton Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Elm Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7607 W Cortland St
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Sayre Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 N Newland Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Natchez Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425
Gr: K-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Elmwood Park, Illinois ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmwood Park, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Elmwood Park, IL include John Mills Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School and Elmwood Park High School.
How many public schools are located in Elmwood Park?
6 public schools are located in Elmwood Park.
What percentage of students in Elmwood Park go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Elmwood Park are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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