For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,234 students in 60171, IL (there are , serving 259 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 60171, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60171, IL are River Grove Elementary School and Rhodes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60171 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60171, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60171, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
Gr: PK-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Rhodes Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8931 Fullerton Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
Gr: PK-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Des Plaines Valley Efe
Vocational School
2000 5th Ave M100
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 779-4448
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 779-4448
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60171, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60171, IL include River Grove Elementary School and Rhodes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60171?
3 public schools are located in 60171.
What percentage of students in 60171 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 60171 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60171?
60171 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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