Bell Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades K - 8
103rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 95%▲ Improving
Bell Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bell Elem School 103rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 95% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 95th in 2025 — improving.
Bell Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Bell Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 848 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.3% | 56.5% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.8% | 17.2% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 12.4% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 12.1% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Bell Elem School
Typical home value $577K in zip 60618 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bell Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Audubon Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away75th of 2,105
ELA 86% · Math 77% - 10Coonley Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away140th of 2,105
ELA 80% · Math 72% - 10Hamilton Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away200th of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 70% - 3Jahn Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,516th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 20% - 4Bateman Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,273rd of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 27% - 4Cleveland Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,366th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 22% - 5Linne Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,223rd of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 29% - 9Waters Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away337th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bell Elem School in?
Bell Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Bell Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bell Elem School 103rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 95% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bell Elem School?
White 57%, Hispanic 17%, Asian 12%, Two or more races 12% (848 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bell Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60618 is $577K 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.