Barton Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,082nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Barton Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Barton Elem School 2,082nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
Barton Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Barton Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 390 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.8% | 86.2% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 13.3% | ▲ 12.6 pts |
Homes near Barton Elem School
Typical home value $183K in zip 60620 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Barton Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Joplin Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,524th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 22% - 1Randolph Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away2,083rd of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 6% - 4LEARN Chtr - Hunter Perkins CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away · charter1,335th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 22% - 2Cook Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,850th of 2,105
ELA 20% - 1Montessori of Englewood Chtr ESChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away · charter2,041st of 2,105
ELA 13% - 1Wentworth Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away2,092nd of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 5% - 1Foster Park Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,904th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 12% - 1Stagg Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,944th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Barton Elem School in?
Barton Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Barton Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Barton Elem School 2,082nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Barton Elem School?
Black 86%, Hispanic 13% (390 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Barton Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60620 is $183K 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.