Farnsworth Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,153rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▼ Declining
Farnsworth Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Farnsworth Elem School 1,153rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 45th in 2025 — declining.
Farnsworth Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Farnsworth Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 507 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.6% | 42.6% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 41.7% | 35.9% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Asian | 13.0% | 14.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Farnsworth Elem School
Typical home value $421K in zip 60630 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Farnsworth Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Hitch Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,159th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 29% - 8Beaubien Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away469th of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 52% - 4Prussing Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,280th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 29% - 10Sauganash Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.3 mi away142nd of 2,105
ELA 80% · Math 73% - 9Edgebrook Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.4 mi away221st of 2,105
ELA 78% · Math 65% - –Beard Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.4 mi away
- 4Palmer Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.5 mi away1,331st of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 26% - 7Garvy J Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.5 mi away778th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Farnsworth Elem School in?
Farnsworth Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Farnsworth Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Farnsworth Elem School 1,153rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Farnsworth Elem School?
Hispanic 43%, White 36%, Asian 14%, Black 4% (507 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Farnsworth Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60630 is $421K 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.