For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,450 students in Riverdale, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Riverdale, IL are Aldridge Elementary School, Dubois Elementary School and Gen George Patton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Riverdale, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aldridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 E 131st St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dubois Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 E 133rd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gen George Patton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13700 S Stewart Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2420
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2420
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Carver Primary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
1441 W 124th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-3090
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-3090
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Riverdale, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5656
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5656
Gr: 5-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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
Gr: 7-8 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 98%
School District 133 Annex (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 W 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Riverdale, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Riverdale, IL include Aldridge Elementary School, Dubois Elementary School and Gen George Patton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Riverdale?
5 public preschools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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