Holmes Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,034th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 3%· Stable
Holmes Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Holmes Elem School 2,034th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 3th in 2025.
Holmes Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Holmes Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 128 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.2% | 85.2% | ▼ 13.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 14.1% | ▲ 13.4 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Holmes Elem School
Typical home value $127K in zip 60621 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Holmes Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Dewey Elem Academy of Fine ArtsChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,286th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 20% - 2KIPP Chicago Charters - Bloom CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away · charter1,791st of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 12% - 1Sherman Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,937th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 11% - 2Libby Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,823rd of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 8% - 1Nicholson Technology Acad Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away2,051st of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 9% - 1Langford A Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,920th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 11% - 2Sherwood Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,862nd of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 1Fulton Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away2,075th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Holmes Elem School in?
Holmes Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Holmes Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Holmes Elem School 2,034th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Holmes Elem School?
Black 85%, Hispanic 14% (128 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Holmes Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60621 is $127K 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.