Brownell Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 6
1,686th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
Brownell Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Brownell Elem School 1,686th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Brownell Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Brownell Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 127 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 99.6% | 96.9% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Brownell Elem School
Typical home value $238K in zip 60637 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Brownell Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Parker Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,995th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 6% - 1Dulles Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away2,098th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 4% - 1Park Manor Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,929th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 7% - 2Deneen Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,742nd of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 10% - 1Till Elem Math & Science AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,081st of 2,105
ELA 11% - 3Barbara A Sizemore CampusBetty Shabazz International Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,592nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 17% - 5CICS - Washington Pk CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away · charter1,150th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 28% - 2Tanner Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,830th of 2,105
ELA 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Brownell Elem School in?
Brownell Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Brownell Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Brownell Elem School 1,686th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Brownell Elem School?
Black 97%, Two or more races 2% (127 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Brownell Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60637 is $238K 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.