Fernwood Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,448th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
Fernwood Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Fernwood Elem School 1,448th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
Fernwood Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Fernwood Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 255 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 99.3% | 93.7% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 4.7% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Fernwood Elem School
Typical home value $155K in zip 60628 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Fernwood Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Evers Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away1,696th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 12% - 2Garvey M Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,763rd of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 10% - 2Wacker Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,738th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 16% - 1Hughes L Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,985th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 6% - 3Mount Vernon Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,476th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 17% - 2Green W Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,779th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 11% - 3Kipling Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,513th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 25% - 3Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci CtrChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,618th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Fernwood Elem School in?
Fernwood Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Fernwood Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fernwood Elem School 1,448th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fernwood Elem School?
Black 94%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 2% (255 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fernwood Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60628 is $155K 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.