Gale Elem Community Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,063rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Gale Elem Community Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gale Elem Community Academy 2,063rd 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 3th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Gale Elem Community Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Gale Elem Community Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 299 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.4% | 56.9% | ▼ 5.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.2% | 29.1% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 7.4% | 6.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 3.4% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Gale Elem Community Academy
Typical home value $259K in zip 60626 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gale Elem Community Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Jordan Elem Community SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,635th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 24% - 9Sor Juana Ines de la CruzChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away236th of 2,105
ELA 78% · Math 64% - 6Oakton Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 0.8 mi away860th of 2,105
ELA 51% · Math 47% - 4New Field Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,334th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 35% - 8Lincoln Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1 mi away570th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 55% - 7Armstrong G Elem IntL StudiesChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away804th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 2Kilmer Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,692nd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 20% - 7Rogers Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.4 mi away768th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gale Elem Community Academy in?
Gale Elem Community Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Gale Elem Community Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gale Elem Community Academy 2,063rd 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 Gale Elem Community Academy?
Black 57%, Hispanic 29%, Asian 6%, White 6% (299 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gale Elem Community Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60626 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.