For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 732 students in Berkeley, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Berkeley, IL are Sunnyside Intermediate School and Macarthur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Berkeley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Berkeley, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5412 Saint Charles Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Gr: 3-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Macarthur Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N Wolf Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Berkeley, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Berkeley, IL include Sunnyside Intermediate School and Macarthur Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Berkeley?
2 public elementary schools are located in Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley?
Berkeley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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