Approximately 43% of public school students in Illinois are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Illinois is 21st Century Primary Center with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Illinois (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
21st Century Primary Center
(Reading: ≤10%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-3
240 S Orchard Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9451
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9451
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
A J Katzenmaier Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-5
1829 Kennedy Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
A O Marshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
319 Harwood St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Addams Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Air Force Academy High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1590
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1590
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5108
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5108
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
170 Algonquin St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9201
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9201
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Annette Officer Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-4
558 N 27th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1996
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1996
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Armstrong G Elementary Intl Studies
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2110 W Greenleaf Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2150
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2150
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Army Trail Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
346 W Army Trail Blvd
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 458-2502
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 458-2502
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Ashburn Community Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
8300 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 535-7860
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 535-7860
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
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(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
1643 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 433-3530
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 433-3530
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Austin College And Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-0660
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-0660
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Avalon Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
8045 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3851
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3851
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Avondale - Logandale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3212 W George St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Azuela Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
4707 W Marquette Rd
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7395
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7395
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership
(Reading: 10%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-5
401 Concord Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 668-9101
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 668-9101
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Barry Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2828 N Kilbourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3455
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3455
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
7650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3260
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3260
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Bass Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1140 W 66th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3275
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3275
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Bateman Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
4220 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5055
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5055
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Beethoven Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Beidler Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3151 W Walnut St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-2
250 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
10115 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Berger-vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
14833 Avalon Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-3606
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Bethel Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Blackhawk Primary Center
(Reading: 20-29%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-3
130 Blackhawk Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9501
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9501
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Bond Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
7050 S May St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3480
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3480
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
6710 N Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2160
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2160
Rank: #1 - 5471. - 547.
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
7355 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
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What is the Illinois average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Illinois average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 43%% for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Illinois?
The best top ranked public schools in Illinois include 21st Century Primary Center, A J Katzenmaier Academy and A O Marshall Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Illinois?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Illinois is Air Force Academy High School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is 21st Century Primary Center, with a value of 100%.
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