For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,453 students in Elmwood Park, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmwood Park, IL are Elm Middle School, Sayre Elementary Language Academy and Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood Park, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmwood Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elmwood Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7607 W Cortland St
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Sayre Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 N Newland Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Natchez Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elmwood Park, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmwood Park, IL include Elm Middle School, Sayre Elementary Language Academy and Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmwood Park?
3 public middle schools are located in Elmwood Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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