Blaine Elementary School

1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blaine Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blaine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Blaine Elementary School's student population of 636 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Blaine Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blaine Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#231 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
59%
27%
53%
30%
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blaine Elementary School's ranking?
Blaine Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Blaine Elementary School often compared to?
Blaine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jahn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Blaine Elementary School?
636 students attend Blaine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Blaine Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blaine Elementary School?
Blaine Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blaine Elementary School offer ?
Blaine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Blaine Elementary School part of?
Blaine Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Blaine Elementary School located?
Blaine Elementary School is located in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Lake View.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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