For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,543 students in 60827, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60827, IL are Washington Junior High School, Aldridge Elementary School and Calumet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60827 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60827, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60827, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Calumet Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 W Vermont Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
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 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60827, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60827, IL include Washington Junior High School, Aldridge Elementary School and Calumet Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60827?
6 public middle schools are located in 60827.
What is the racial composition of students in 60827?
60827 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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