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Best Riverdale Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,538 students in Riverdale, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, IL are Washington Junior High School, Aldridge Elementary School and Calumet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Riverdale, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Aldridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 E 131st St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Calumet Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 W Vermont Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dubois Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
330 E 133rd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gen George Patton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13700 S Stewart Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2420
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Carver Primary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Riverdale, Illinois

Riverdale, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carver Middle School (Closed 2009)
801 E 133rd Pl
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, IL include Washington Junior High School, Aldridge Elementary School and Calumet Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverdale?
6 public middle schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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