For the 2025 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dolton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 348 students
Dolton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Learning (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
333 East 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
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 56% (majority Hispanic).
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