For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,686 students in Blue Island, IL (there are , serving 441 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Blue Island, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Blue Island, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle School and Paul Revere Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Island, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Blue Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Blue Island, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2140 Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Grades: K-3
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Paul Revere Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12331 Gregory St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
Rank: #44.
Everett F Kerr Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12915 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Paul Revere Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 123rd Pl
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Grades: K-3
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Sacramento Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-6300
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #77.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13043 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Grades: 4-5
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
A.n.c.h.o.r. Academy
Alternative School
12015 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2975 W Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2450
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2450
Grades: PK
| 197 students
Blue Island, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
13813 Western Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-8862
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-8862
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
13801 S Chatham
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-4362
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-4362
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
12015 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2915
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2915
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
12418 Highland Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-1886
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-1886
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Pace Primary - Street Emeric School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
13801 S Chatham
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 793-3316
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 793-3316
Grades: 1-6
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blue Island, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Blue Island, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle School and Paul Revere Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Blue Island?
9 public schools are located in Blue Island.
What percentage of students in Blue Island go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Blue Island are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Island?
Blue Island public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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