Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,286th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts 1,286th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 265 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.2% | 89.8% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 9.1% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
Typical home value $252K in zip 60609 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2KIPP Chicago Charters - Bloom CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.2 mi away · charter1,791st of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 12% - 1Holmes Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away2,034th of 2,105
ELA 13% - 1Sherman Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,937th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 11% - 2Sherwood Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,862nd of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 1Nicholson Technology Acad Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away2,051st of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 9% - 4Beasley Elem Magnet Academic CtrChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,270th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 28% - 2Libby Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,823rd of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 8% - 1Carter Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away2,038th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 8%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts in?
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts 1,286th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts?
Black 90%, Hispanic 9% (265 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60609 is $252K 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.