Decatur Classical Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Test-in admissions · Grades K - 8
3rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Decatur Classical Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Decatur Classical Elem School 3rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 100th in 2025.
Selective admissions: students are admitted by application or exam, so this ranking reflects an admitted cohort — not open-enrollment neighborhood performance.
Decatur Classical Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Decatur Classical Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 329 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.6% | 43.2% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 27.6% | 29.8% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.0% | 13.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.5% | 9.4% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 4.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Decatur Classical Elem School
Typical home value $309K in zip 60645 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Decatur Classical Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4West Ridge Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,338th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 3Mosaic School of Fine ArtsChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,608th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 21% - 7Rogers Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away768th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 43% - 7Armstrong G Elem IntL StudiesChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away804th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 9Sor Juana Ines de la CruzChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away236th of 2,105
ELA 78% · Math 64% - 8Rutledge Hall Elem SchoolLincolnwood SD 74 · 1.1 mi away606th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 46% - 9Dawes Elementary SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.1 mi away381st of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 60% - –Todd Hall Elem SchoolLincolnwood SD 74 · 1.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Decatur Classical Elem School in?
Decatur Classical Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Decatur Classical Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Decatur Classical Elem School 3rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Decatur Classical Elem School?
White 43%, Asian 30%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 9% (329 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Decatur Classical Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60645 is $309K 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.