Bass Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,022nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
Bass Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bass Elem School 2,022nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Bass Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Bass Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 287 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97.3% | 96.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Bass Elem School
Typical home value $127K in zip 60621 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bass Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Mays Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away2,064th of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 7% - 2Providence-Englewood Elem CharterChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away · charter1,718th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 19% - 1Bond Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away2,027th of 2,105
ELA 14% - 2Kershaw Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,724th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 15% - 1Wentworth Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,092nd of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 5% - 5Davis M Magnet Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,108th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 39% - 1Langford A Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,920th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 11% - 1Nicholson Technology Acad Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,051st of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bass Elem School in?
Bass Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Bass Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bass Elem School 2,022nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bass Elem School?
Black 96%, Hispanic 3% (287 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bass Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60621 is $127K 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.