Riverdale School
Riverdale, IL · Dolton SD 148 · Grades K - 4
1,503rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
Riverdale School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Riverdale School 1,503rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
Riverdale School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Riverdale School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 131 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.2% | 93.1% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 5.3% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Riverdale School
Typical home value $130K in zip 60827 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Riverdale School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Park Elementary SchoolDolton SD 148 · 0.2 mi away1,488th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 20% - 1Washington Elem SchoolDolton SD 148 · 0.3 mi away2,006th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 10% - 1Gen George Patton Elem SchoolGen George Patton SD 133 · 0.6 mi away2,037th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 11% - 1Roosevelt Elem SchoolDolton SD 148 · 0.7 mi away1,971st of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 11% - 5Bryant Elem SchoolHarvey SD 152 · 1.3 mi away1,112th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 40% - 1Lincoln Elementary SchoolDolton SD 148 · 1.3 mi away2,018th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 5% - 2Dubois Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.4 mi away1,764th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 17% - 1Franklin Elementary SchoolDolton SD 148 · 1.4 mi away1,956th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Riverdale School in?
Riverdale School is part of the Dolton SD 148 district in Riverdale, Illinois.
Is Riverdale School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Riverdale School 1,503rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Riverdale School?
Black 93%, Hispanic 5%, Two or more races 2% (131 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Riverdale School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60827 is $130K 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.