For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,446 students in Calumet City, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calumet City, IL are Schrum Memorial School, Wilson Elementary School and Wentworth Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calumet City, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calumet City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Calumet City, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schrum Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Grades: PK-2
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Wentworth Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
560 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 157th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Grades: PK-8
| 817 students
Rank: #55.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #66.
Carol Moseley Braun School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1655 153rd St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Grades: 1-6
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Caroline Sibley Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Sibley Blvd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #88.
Wentworth Intermediate School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7926
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7926
Grades: 3-5
| 267 students
Calumet City, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Science & Technology (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
135-167th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Calumet City, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calumet City, IL include Schrum Memorial School, Wilson Elementary School and Wentworth Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calumet City, IL?
8 public elementary schools are located in Calumet City, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Calumet City, IL?
Calumet City, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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