Black Magnet Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades K - 8
481st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Black Magnet Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Black Magnet Elem School 481st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Black Magnet Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Black Magnet Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 356 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.3% | 97.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Black Magnet Elem School
Typical home value $180K in zip 60617 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Black Magnet Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Warren Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.1 mi away1,762nd of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 10% - 7Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away753rd of 2,105
ELA 67% · Math 37% - 5Hoyne Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,244th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 28% - 1Burnham Elem Inclusive AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,976th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 2Daisy Bates Academy of Social JusticeChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,689th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 11% - 4McDowell Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,457th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 22% - 3Coles Elem Language AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,671st of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 26% - 4Washington H Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,412th of 2,105
ELA 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Black Magnet Elem School in?
Black Magnet Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Black Magnet Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Black Magnet Elem School 481st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Black Magnet Elem School?
Black 97%, Hispanic 2% (356 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Black Magnet Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60617 is $180K 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.