Bennett Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,578th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
Bennett Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bennett Elem School 1,578th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Bennett Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Bennett Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 257 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.7% | 96.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Bennett Elem School
Typical home value $155K in zip 60628 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bennett Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Smith W Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,917th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 9% - 1Hughes L Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,985th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 6% - 3Cullen Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,636th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 15% - 10Poe Elem Classical SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away24th of 2,105
ELA 94% · Math 80% - 1Gillespie Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,927th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 9% - 1Lavizzo Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,960th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 6% - 1Schmid Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,935th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 12% - 2Evers Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,696th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bennett Elem School in?
Bennett Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Bennett Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bennett Elem School 1,578th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bennett Elem School?
Black 97%, Hispanic 2%, Two or more races 1% (257 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bennett Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60628 is $155K 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.