Dolton SD 148 School District

114 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827-2703
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 196 students in Dolton SD 148 School District.
Public Preschools in Dolton SD 148 School District have a diversity score of 0.20, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,367 Schools
# Students
2,077 Students
505,966 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
38,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Dolton SD 148 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#833 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
7%
27%
9%
30%
21%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
33%
% Black
91%
18%
% White
n/a
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,628 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,934 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,628
$22,455
Spending / Student
$19,934
$21,692

Best Dolton SD 148 School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
333 E 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Gr: PK | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,077 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links