Kenneth Murphy School
Beach Park, IL · Beach Park CCSD 3 · Grades K - 5
1,820th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 14%· Stable
Kenneth Murphy School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Kenneth Murphy School 1,820th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 14th in 2025.
Kenneth Murphy School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Kenneth Murphy School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 375 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.7% | 50.9% | ▲ 18.2 pts | |
| Black | 28.1% | 25.6% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 29.0% | 15.7% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 4.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Kenneth Murphy School
Typical home value $268K in zip 60099 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Kenneth Murphy School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Oak Crest SchoolBeach Park CCSD 3 · 0.5 mi away1,582nd of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 25% - 1Elmwood Elem SchoolZion ESD 6 · 1 mi away2,023rd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 9% - 1Howe Elementary SchoolBeach Park CCSD 3 · 1.2 mi away2,009th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 11% - 5H R McCall Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.4 mi away1,253rd of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 29% - 1West Elementary SchoolZion ESD 6 · 1.6 mi away2,095th of 2,105
ELA 13% · Math 6% - –East Elementary SchoolZion ESD 6 · 1.6 mi away
- –Lakeview SchoolZion ESD 6 · 2 mi away
- 5Little Fort Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 2.1 mi away1,182nd of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Kenneth Murphy School in?
Kenneth Murphy School is part of the Beach Park CCSD 3 district in Beach Park, Illinois.
Is Kenneth Murphy School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kenneth Murphy School 1,820th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kenneth Murphy School?
Hispanic 51%, Black 26%, White 16%, Two or more races 4% (375 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kenneth Murphy School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60099 is $268K 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.