John Mills Elementary School provides pre-K through fifth grade education for children who live north of the railroad tracks in Elmwood Park. The sister school, Elmwood Elementary, does the same for those on the south side of town. Both elementary schools have benefited from a recent referendum to upgrade and improve facilities.
John Mills Elementary is named for a real estate developer who played a major role in developing the northern area of Elmwood Park. You'll see his name around town, and it's also used to describe the specific style of home in this neighborhood, the Mills Bungalow.
John Mills offers its student population a standards-based education with plenty of above-standard programs as supplements. Additional academic opportunities include accelerated learning, special education, English learning programs, extended day programs and summer classes.
Aside from taking classes, students can follow their interests through a variety of extracurricular activities. They can compete in intramural sports, perform in the music program, get creative in the art club or break stories in the school newspaper.
John Mills Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade 1-6
2824 N 76th Ave,
Elmwood Park, IL
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District No. 401
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Peter Herbert
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Niche Grade
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.3%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
63.8%
White
29.9%
Black
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/6/2024
Since my children began attending this school I've seen improvements across the board. The teachers are supportive, attentive, organized, and the children overall seem more engaged.
11/16/2023
My daughter went here from 1st to 6th grade. Now my son is in Kindergarten here. Lovely school teachers and staff. Very attentive to your child's needs. The class sizes are smaller and really help push the children to excel and encourage them!
5/9/2023
I have been very happy with everything about the school. Any issues that my son has had with kids have been addressed immediately and I was notified just as quick. The teachers have all been very supportive with my sons learning and well being. I haven’t had a bad experience at all.
3/24/2022
Great, great school!!! Both m children attended John Mills and all teachers except for one (now retired) were AMAZING and super DEDICATED. The principal is all about safety and communication. Every week we get an update on what the students are learning and all teachers are open to feedback. They al...
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Attendance Zone
About Elmwood Park
List Price Range
$119K - $733K
Homes For Sale
56
Average Home Value
$359,690
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Household Income
$93,337
% of College Grads
28.2%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,872 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
33.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Kiddie Korral Park
- Playground
Central Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Schiller Woods
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Triangle Park
- Playground
Thatcher Woods Glen
- Trails
- Events
- Parking Lot
Kathie Torpe Park
- Playground
John Mills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Bambi Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Elmwood Park Skate and Hockey Park
- Skateboard
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