For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,486 students in Dolton, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dolton, IL are Franklin Elementary School, Diekman Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolton, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dolton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dolton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14701 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Gr: K-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Diekman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15121 Dorchester Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Berger-vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14833 Avalon Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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 elementary schools in Dolton, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dolton, IL include Franklin Elementary School, Diekman Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dolton?
5 public elementary schools are located in Dolton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton?
Dolton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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