For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,021 students in Bellwood, IL (there are , serving 165 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Bellwood, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
Bellwood, IL public schools have an average reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bellwood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3317 Butterfield Rd
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3600
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 46th Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 449-3165
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 449-3165
Grades: PK-2
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3500
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3500
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Jackson St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3100
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3100
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3900
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: n/an/a
3519 Wilcox Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3700
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3700
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Bellwood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Talents Program West (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4000 St Paul
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-9902
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-9902
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1136 24th Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-1806
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-1806
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bellwood, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bellwood, IL include Mckinley Elementary School, Jefferson Primary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bellwood?
6 public schools are located in Bellwood.
What percentage of students in Bellwood go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Bellwood are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bellwood?
Bellwood public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bellwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bellwood include: Mckinley Elementary School vs. Jefferson Primary School, Jefferson Primary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School
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