Wilson Elem School
Chicago Heights, IL · Chicago Heights SD 170 · Grades K - 5
1,115th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
Wilson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wilson Elem School 1,115th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
Wilson Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Wilson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 161 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.0% | 52.8% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.8% | 47.2% | ▲ 12.4 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
Homes near Wilson Elem School
Typical home value $177K in zip 60411 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wilson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Barack Obama Sch of Leadership and STEMPark Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163 · 0.2 mi away1,482nd of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 19% - 4Roosevelt Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 0.6 mi away1,390th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 25% - 5Kennedy Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 0.8 mi away1,088th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 36% - 3Washington-McKinley Elem SchChicago Heights SD 170 · 1 mi away1,525th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 30% - 5Illinois SchoolMatteson ESD 162 · 1 mi away1,131st of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 29% - 6U S Grant Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 1.3 mi away873rd of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 4Garfield Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 1.6 mi away1,384th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 34% - 6Lincoln Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 1.6 mi away869th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wilson Elem School in?
Wilson Elem School is part of the Chicago Heights SD 170 district in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Is Wilson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wilson Elem School 1,115th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wilson Elem School?
Black 53%, Hispanic 47% (161 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wilson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60411 is $177K 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.