For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,935 students in Dolton, IL (there are , serving 97 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Dolton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Dolton, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Peace Center and Lincoln Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Dolton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Dolton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Peace Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 985-3598
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: 7-8
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Thornridge High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Cottage Grove Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 271-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 978 students
Rank: #55.
Diekman Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15121 Dorchester Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3838
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2070
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Grades: 7-8
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14701 Chicago Rd
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2083
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Rank: #99.
Berger-vandenberg Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14833 Avalon Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Grades: K-6
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Learning
Special Education School
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
333 E 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Grades: PK
| 186 students
Dolton, Illinois 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Learning (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
333 East 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dolton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Dolton, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Peace Center and Lincoln Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Dolton?
11 public schools are located in Dolton.
What percentage of students in Dolton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Dolton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton?
Dolton public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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