The most improved public elementary schools in Illinois are Huffman Elementary School, Barack H Obama Learning Academy and Jesse C White Learning Academy.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 1,585
3,384
Avg. Improved Rank: 2,452
Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Illinois (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3384
(from 3,621 to 237)
(from 3,621 to 237)
Grades: 3-5
600 Saint Robert Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
Rank: #22.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3220
(from 3,457 to 237)
(from 3,457 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Rank: #33.
Jesse C White Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3160
(from 3,397 to 237)
(from 3,397 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
16910 S Western Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - Jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: 6-12
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: 6-12
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: PK-7
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3063
(from 3,300 to 237)
(from 3,300 to 237)
Grades: K-6
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Rank: #88.
Schrum Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3047
(from 3,284 to 237)
(from 3,284 to 237)
Grades: 6-8
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Rank: #99.
South View Upper Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3040
(from 3,277 to 237)
(from 3,277 to 237)
Grades: 5-6
133 E 9th St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Rank: #1010.
Irving Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3005
(from 3,242 to 237)
(from 3,242 to 237)
Grades: 5-8
805 S 17th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Rank: #1111.
Chaney-monge School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2895
(from 3,132 to 237)
(from 3,132 to 237)
Grades: K-8
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Rank: #1212.
Burr Oak Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2835
(from 3,072 to 237)
(from 3,072 to 237)
Grades: 3-5
1440 W 125th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8010
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8010
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Ridge School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2751
(from 2,988 to 237)
(from 2,988 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
2002 Eagle Ridge Dr
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Rank: #1414.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2742
(from 2,979 to 237)
(from 2,979 to 237)
Grades: 6-8
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Rank: #1515.
Sandridge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2732
(from 2,969 to 237)
(from 2,969 to 237)
Grades: K-8
2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 895-2450
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 895-2450
Rank: #1616.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2626
(from 2,863 to 237)
(from 2,863 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Rank: #1717.
Calumet Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2620
(from 2,857 to 237)
(from 2,857 to 237)
Grades: 6-8
1440 W Vermont Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: PK-3
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: 6-12
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: K-12
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Rice Childrens Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: 1-8
1101 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
William Harris Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: K-12
620 E Garfield Ave, Kelley Mor
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2293
(from 2,530 to 237)
(from 2,530 to 237)
Grades: K-8
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Rank: #2424.
Deland-weldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2118
(from 2,921 to 803)
(from 2,921 to 803)
Grades: PK-6
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Rank: #2525.
John G Conyers Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2094
(from 3,335 to 1,241)
(from 3,335 to 1,241)
Grades: PK-8
2800 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400
Rank: #2626.
Harding Grade School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1808
(from 2,611 to 803)
(from 2,611 to 803)
Grades: PK-4
1643 N 40th Rd
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Rank: #2727.
Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1785
(from 2,022 to 237)
(from 2,022 to 237)
Grades: PK-5
817 Prairie Valley St
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-8170
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-8170
Rank: #2828.
Emily G Johns School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1716
(from 1,953 to 237)
(from 1,953 to 237)
Grades: 4-6
430 S Mitchell Dr
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
Rank: #2929.
West Prairie South Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1710
(from 1,853 to 143)
(from 1,853 to 143)
Grades: PK-6
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Rank: #3030.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1657
(from 2,898 to 1,241)
(from 2,898 to 1,241)
Grades: 3-4
316 E Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0057
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0057
Rank: #3131.
Belding Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1626
(from 2,113 to 487)
(from 2,113 to 487)
Grades: PK-8
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Rank: #3232.
Enger School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1619
(from 3,335 to 1,716)
(from 3,335 to 1,716)
Grades: PK-8
10401 Grand Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5299
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5299
Rank: #3333.
Herscher Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1592
(from 2,313 to 721)
(from 2,313 to 721)
Grades: 2-5
Po Box 504
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2242
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2242
Rank: #3434.
Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1590
(from 2,681 to 1,091)
(from 2,681 to 1,091)
Grades: K-12
10104 Farm School Rd
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Rank: #3535.
Oglesby Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1585
(from 3,636 to 2,051)
(from 3,636 to 2,051)
Grades: PK-8
7646 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
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