For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 408 students in Riverdale, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Riverdale, IL is Carver Military Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Riverdale, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carver Military Academy High School, with 90-94% 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Riverdale, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver Military Academy High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13100 S Doty Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5250
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5250
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Riverdale, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5656
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5656
Gr: 5-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Pace Junior High - Street Isidore (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
12713 S Wood
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 389-1994
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 389-1994
Gr: 7-8 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 98%
School District 133 Annex (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 W 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Riverdale, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Riverdale, IL include Carver Military Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Riverdale?
1 public high schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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