For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,058 students in Dolton School District 148. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Dolton School District 148 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
2,058 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dolton School District 148, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#833 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
92%
16%
% White
1%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,118 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,819
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,118
$21,244
Best Dolton School District 148 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14200 S Wentworth Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-9440
Gr: K-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Gr: 7-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14701 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Gr: K-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Riverdale School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 W 142nd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-7153
Gr: K-4 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Gr: 7-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
333 E 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Gr: PK | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dolton School District 148?
Dolton School District 148 manages 10 public schools serving 2,058 students.
What is the rank of Dolton School District 148?
Dolton School District 148 is ranked #836 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton School District 148?
92% of Dolton School District 148 students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dolton School District 148?
Dolton School District 148 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dolton School District 148's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,118 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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