For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,260 students in Crest Hill, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crest Hill, IL are Richland Elementary School and Chaney-monge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crest Hill, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crest Hill have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Crest Hill, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Rank: #22.
Chaney-monge School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Crest Hill, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Grades: 5-8
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crest Hill, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crest Hill, IL include Richland Elementary School and Chaney-monge School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crest Hill?
2 public elementary schools are located in Crest Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Crest Hill?
Crest Hill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Crest Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Crest Hill include: Chaney-monge School vs. Richland Elementary School, Richland Elementary School vs. Chaney-monge School
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