Top Rankings
City Of Chicago SD 299 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 369 public preschools serving 169,160 students in City Of Chicago SD 299 School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Illinois.
Public Preschools in City Of Chicago SD 299 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
646 Schools
1,358 Schools
# Students
329,218 Students
496,689 Students
# Teachers
22,501 Teachers
36,997 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
City Of Chicago SD 299 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#622 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
851 Students
1,181 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14,391 Students
20,150 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
153,150 Students
149,253 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
30%
# Black Students
117,936 Students
96,181 Students
% Black Students
36%
19%
# White Students
36,075 Students
210,834 Students
% White Students
11%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
489 Students
490 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6,310 Students
18,591 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15,052
66,224
# Students in K Grade:
21,301
72,411
# Students in 1st Grade:
22,405
68,083
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22,689
63,465
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22,381
53,440
# Students in 4th Grade:
22,731
51,656
# Students in 5th Grade:
23,998
47,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
23,913
27,807
# Students in 7th Grade:
25,035
22,933
# Students in 8th Grade:
25,947
23,506
# Students in 9th Grade:
25,980
29
# Students in 10th Grade:
26,399
3
# Students in 11th Grade:
26,247
3
# Students in 12th Grade:
25,140
15
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,619 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,724 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7,447 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7,481 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,619
$22,162
Spending / Student
$22,724
$21,409
Best City Of Chicago SD 299 School District Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Grades: PK-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #22.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Blaine Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Grades: PK-8
| 684 students
Rank: #44.
Pritzker Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 664 students
Rank: #55.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Grades: PK-3
| 167 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Grades: PK-7
| 7 students
Rank: #99.
Lasalle Ii Lang Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1148 N Honore St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1111.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1212.
Belding Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1313.
Beaubien Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5025 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 964 students
Rank: #1414.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2233 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Rank: #1515.
Nettelhorst Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3252 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Grades: PK-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1616.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6206 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Rank: #1717.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 610 students
Rank: #1818.
Ravenswood Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4332 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
Rank: #1919.
Disney Elementary Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Grades: PK-8
| 1,456 students
Rank: #2020.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5470
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5470
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Rank: #2121.
Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 W Mclean Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Grades: PK-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2222.
South Loop Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8690
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8690
Grades: PK-8
| 810 students
Rank: #2323.
Norwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5900 N Nina Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1198
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1198
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Rank: #2424.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 574 students
Rank: #2525.
Disney Ii Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3815 N Kedvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3750
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3750
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #2626.
Healy Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190
Grades: PK-8
| 1,283 students
Rank: #2727.
Canty Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 N Seminary Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #3030.
National Teachers Elementary Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #3131.
Drummond Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1845 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4120
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4120
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #3232.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7345 N Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2125
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2125
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #3333.
Chappell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2135 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
Rank: #3434.
Kinzie Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5625 S Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 644 students
Rank: #3535.
Peirce Elementary Intl Studies School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1423 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2440
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2440
Grades: PK-8
| 1,069 students
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