For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,422 students in Chicago Ridge, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chicago Ridge, IL are Ridge Central Elementary School, Elden D Finley Jr High School and Ridge Lawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago Ridge, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chicago Ridge have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chicago Ridge, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Central Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Lyman Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10835 Lombard Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2005
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2005
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5757 105th St
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chicago Ridge, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chicago Ridge, IL include Ridge Central Elementary School, Elden D Finley Jr High School and Ridge Lawn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chicago Ridge?
3 public elementary schools are located in Chicago Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Ridge?
Chicago Ridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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