For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Riverdale, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5656
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5656
Grades: 5-8
| 238 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 64 students
School District 133 Annex (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 W 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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