For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 978 students in Dolton, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dolton, IL are Peace Center and Thornridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolton, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Dolton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Dolton, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thornridge High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dolton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peace Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Thornridge High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Cottage Grove Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dolton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Learning (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Gr: 9-12
333 East 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Gr: K-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dolton, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dolton, IL include Peace Center and Thornridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dolton?
2 public high schools are located in Dolton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton?
Dolton public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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