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Best Schools in Elmwood Park, IL
Elmwood Park, IL has 11 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,951 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in Elmwood Park meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elmwood Park, IL
The top high schools in Elmwood Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elmwood Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 989 Students
2. Steinmetz College Prep Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1304 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elmwood Park, IL
The top middle schools in Elmwood Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elmwood Park, IL
The top elementary schools in Elmwood Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elmwood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 544 Students
2. John Mills Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
3. Lovett Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 307 Students
4. Sayre Elem Language Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 428 Students
5. Dever Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 751 Students
6. Locke J Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1146 Students
7. Burbank Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 708 Students
8. Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 456 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elmwood Park, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elmwood Park, IL has a total population of 43,396 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elmwood Park, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elmwood Park, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elmwood Park, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elmwood Park, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elmwood Park, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elmwood Park, IL
How many schools are in Elmwood Park, IL?
Elmwood Park, IL has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,951 students in total.
How do schools in Elmwood Park perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Elmwood Park score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in Elmwood Park meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elmwood Park?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Elmwood Park
4 of 4 schools in Elmwood Park carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Elmwood Park. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.