For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 197 students in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Golden Gate is Aldridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aldridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 E 131st St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale, IL include Aldridge Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale?
the neighborhood of Golden Gate, Riverdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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