Howe Elementary School
Beach Park, IL · Beach Park CCSD 3 · Grades K - 5
2,009th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
Howe Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Howe Elementary School 2,009th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Howe Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Howe Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 334 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.3% | 78.4% | ▲ 24.1 pts | |
| White | 29.8% | 9.0% | ▼ 20.8 pts | |
| Black | 13.4% | 7.8% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.2% | ▲ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Howe Elementary School
Typical home value $269K in zip 60087 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Howe Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Kenneth Murphy SchoolBeach Park CCSD 3 · 1.2 mi away1,820th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 16% - 3Oak Crest SchoolBeach Park CCSD 3 · 1.3 mi away1,582nd of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 25% - 1Elmwood Elem SchoolZion ESD 6 · 1.4 mi away2,023rd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 9% - 6John S Clark Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.5 mi away1,009th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 43% - –East Elementary SchoolZion ESD 6 · 1.6 mi away
- 5H R McCall Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.8 mi away1,253rd of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 29% - 5Little Fort Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.8 mi away1,182nd of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 39% - 3Greenwood Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 2.3 mi away1,583rd of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Howe Elementary School in?
Howe Elementary School is part of the Beach Park CCSD 3 district in Beach Park, Illinois.
Is Howe Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Howe Elementary School 2,009th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Howe Elementary School?
Hispanic 78%, White 9%, Black 8%, Two or more races 4% (334 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Howe Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60087 is $269K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.