Higgins Elem Community Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,772nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 16%· Stable
Higgins Elem Community Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Higgins Elem Community Academy 1,772nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 16th in 2025.
Higgins Elem Community Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Higgins Elem Community Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 271 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.0% | 93.0% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 7.0% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Higgins Elem Community Academy
Typical home value $231K in zip 60643 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Higgins Elem Community Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Whistler Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,710th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 14% - 5Colemon J Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,125th of 2,105
ELA 51% · Math 32% - 5White Elem Career AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,102nd of 2,105
ELA 42% - 2Haley Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,857th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 12% - 2Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,798th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 13% - –Burr Oak AcademyCalumet Public SD 132 · 1 mi away
- 1Metcalfe Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,964th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 12% - 2Burr Oak Elem SchoolCalumet Public SD 132 · 1.1 mi away1,889th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Higgins Elem Community Academy in?
Higgins Elem Community Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Higgins Elem Community Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Higgins Elem Community Academy 1,772nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Higgins Elem Community Academy?
Black 93%, Hispanic 7% (271 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Higgins Elem Community Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60643 is $231K 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.