Burke Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,073rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Burke Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Burke Elem School 2,073rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Burke Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Burke Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 265 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.6% | 88.7% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 6.8% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Burke Elem School
Typical home value $259K in zip 60615 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Burke Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Beasley Elem Magnet Academic CtrChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,270th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 28% - 1Carter Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away2,038th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 8% - 3Kozminski Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,655th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 14% - 1Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec SchlChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away2,001st of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 7% - 1Fiske Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away2,093rd of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 5% - 2Sherwood Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,862nd of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 5CICS - Washington Pk CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away · charter1,150th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 28% - 1Beethoven Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away2,055th of 2,105
ELA 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Burke Elem School in?
Burke Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Burke Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Burke Elem School 2,073rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Burke Elem School?
Black 89%, Hispanic 7%, White 2%, American Indian 2% (265 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Burke Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60615 is $259K 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.