James R Doolittle Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,991st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▲ Improving
James R Doolittle Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks James R Doolittle Academy 1,991st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 0th in 2019 to 5th in 2025 — improving.
James R Doolittle Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
James R Doolittle Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 257 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.3% | 98.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near James R Doolittle Academy
Typical home value $333K in zip 60616 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James R Doolittle Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Univ of Chicago Chtr-DonoghueChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away · charter1,369th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 26% - 5Wells Preparatory Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,256th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 21% - 2John J Pershing STEAM Magnet ElementaryChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,875th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 8% - 2James Farmer Jr. ElementaryChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,856th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 14% - 10Bronzeville Classical Elementary SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away28th of 2,105
ELA 92% · Math 80% - 1Mollison Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away2,085th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 7% - –Robinson Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away
- 1Woodson South Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away2,012th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James R Doolittle Academy in?
James R Doolittle Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is James R Doolittle Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James R Doolittle Academy 1,991st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James R Doolittle Academy?
Black 98%, Hispanic 1% (257 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James R Doolittle Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60616 is $333K 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.