Ridge Central Elem School
Chicago Ridge, IL · Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 · Grades PK - 5
1,304th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 38%· Stable
Ridge Central Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ridge Central Elem School 1,304th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 38% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 38th in 2025.
Ridge Central Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ridge Central Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 498 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.0% | 44.2% | ▼ 22.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.5% | 37.1% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 12.4% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Ridge Central Elem School
Typical home value $228K in zip 60415 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ridge Central Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Ridge Lawn Elementary SchoolChicago Ridge SD 127-5 · 0.6 mi away1,496th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 31% - 4Worth Elem SchoolWorth SD 127 · 1 mi away1,333rd of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 30% - 9Columbus Manor Elem SchoolRidgeland SD 122 · 1.4 mi away386th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 56% - 4Worthwoods Elem SchoolWorth SD 127 · 1.6 mi away1,294th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 29% - 6Ernest F Kolb Elem SchoolRidgeland SD 122 · 1.8 mi away1,043rd of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 43% - 5Hazelgreen Elem SchoolAlsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 · 1.8 mi away1,225th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 27% - 7Sward Elem SchoolOak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 · 1.9 mi away678th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 46% - 8Kolmar Avenue Elem SchoolOak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 · 2.1 mi away433rd of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ridge Central Elem School in?
Ridge Central Elem School is part of the Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 district in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Is Ridge Central Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ridge Central Elem School 1,304th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ridge Central Elem School?
White 44%, Hispanic 37%, Black 12%, Two or more races 3% (498 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ridge Central Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60415 is $228K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.