Top Markham Public Schools
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 3 public schools in Markham, IL, serving 1,706 students. Markham has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
- Markham, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Markham have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Markham, IL are Markham Park Elementary School, Prairie-hills Junior High School and Barack H Obama Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Top Markham, IL Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Markham Park Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:6/, Top 50%16239 Lawndale Ave10
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Grades: PK-5 | 324 students
- Prairie-hills Junior High School Math: 9% | Reading: 14%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%16315 Richmond10
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Grades: 6-8 | 906 students
- Barack H Obama Learning Academy Math: 5% | Reading: 13%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%16448 S Park Ave10
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Grades: PK-8 | 476 students
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