For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,744 students in South Holland, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Holland, IL are Greenwood Elementary School, Mckinley Jr High School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Holland, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Holland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Holland, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16800 Greenwood Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4433
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4433
Grades: PK-3
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16949 Cottage Grove Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Grades: 4-5
| 169 students
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16001 Minerva Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-5900
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-5900
Grades: 2-3
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Madison School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15700 Orchid Dr
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-2117
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-2117
Grades: 4-5
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
New Beginnings Learning Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15703 Clyde Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
South Holland, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16100 Seton Road
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
Grades: PK-K
| 275 students
Ease Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Echo School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Macarthur/echo Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in South Holland, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Holland, IL include Greenwood Elementary School, Mckinley Jr High School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Holland?
6 public elementary schools are located in South Holland.
What is the racial composition of students in South Holland?
South Holland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in South Holland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in South Holland include: Greenwood Elementary School vs. Eisenhower School
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