Best Markham Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,658 students in Markham, IL.

The top ranked public elementary 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.

Markham, IL public elementary schools have an score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Markham 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Markham, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Markham Park Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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16239 Lawndale Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869

Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Prairie-hills Junior High School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
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16315 Richmond
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860

Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Barack H Obama Learning Academy

(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
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16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400

Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Rank: n/an/a

Prairie-hills Steam Academy

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3055 W 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888

Gr: PK-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Markham, Illinois

Markham, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Primary Academic Center (Closed 2013)

3055 West 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866

Gr: K-3 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Robert Frost Middle School (Closed 2016)

2206 W 167th St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929

Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Markham, IL?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Markham, IL include Markham Park Elementary School, Prairie-hills Junior High School and Barack H Obama Learning Academy.

How many public elementary schools are located in Markham?

4 public elementary schools are located in Markham.

What is the racial composition of students in Markham?

Markham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).