For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,450 students in Riverdale, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Riverdale, IL are Aldridge Elementary School, Dubois Elementary School and Gen George Patton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Riverdale, IL (2025)
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 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dubois Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 E 133rd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gen George Patton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13700 S Stewart Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2420
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2420
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Carver Primary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
1441 W 124th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-3090
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-3090
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Riverdale, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5656
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5656
Gr: 5-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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
Gr: 7-8 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 98%
School District 133 Annex (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 W 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-3955
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Riverdale, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Riverdale, IL include Aldridge Elementary School, Dubois Elementary School and Gen George Patton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Riverdale?
5 public preschools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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