Hearst Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,013th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
Hearst Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hearst Elem School 2,013th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Hearst Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Hearst Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 301 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.7% | 64.8% | ▲ 13.1 pts | |
| Black | 45.7% | 31.6% | ▼ 14.1 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Hearst Elem School
Typical home value $323K in zip 60638 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hearst Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Academy for Global CitizenshipChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away · charter1,727th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 11% - 7Charles J Sahs Elem SchoolCentral Stickney SD 110 · 0.8 mi away672nd of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 49% - 2Acero Chtr Sch Network - PFC Omar E Torres Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away · charter1,888th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 10% - 3Acero Chtr Sch Network - SPC Daniel Zizumbo Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away · charter1,579th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 18% - 6Twain Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away952nd of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 32% - 2Edwards Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,776th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 12% - 3Drexel Elem SchoolCicero SD 99 · 1.4 mi away1,563rd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 28% - 8Pasteur Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.7 mi away561st of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hearst Elem School in?
Hearst Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Hearst Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hearst Elem School 2,013th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hearst Elem School?
Hispanic 65%, Black 32%, White 2% (301 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hearst Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60638 is $323K 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.