For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,651 students in Markham, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Markham, IL are Barack H Obama Learning Academy, Markham Park Elementary School and Prairie-hills Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Markham, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Markham, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Markham Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16239 Lawndale Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie-hills Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16315 Richmond
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Markham, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3055 West 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Grades: K-3
| 147 students
2206 W 167th St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Markham, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Markham, IL include Barack H Obama Learning Academy, Markham Park Elementary School and Prairie-hills Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Markham, IL?
3 public elementary schools are located in Markham, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Markham, IL?
Markham, 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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