Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,729th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▲ Improving
Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy 1,729th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — improving.
Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 249 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.1% | 98.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 1.6% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy
Typical home value $364K in zip 60612 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Locke A Elem Charter AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.2 mi away · charter880th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 36% - 3Kellman Corporate Community ElemChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away1,666th of 2,105
ELA 26% - 5LEARN Chtr-Campbell CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away · charter1,210th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 34% - 2Faraday Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,825th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 13% - 4LEARN Chtr - ButlerChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away · charter1,382nd of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 2Cather Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,843rd of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 16% - 2Chalmers STEAM ElementaryChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,809th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 10% - 3Ericson Elem Scholastic AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,679th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy in?
Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy 1,729th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy?
Black 98%, Hispanic 2% (249 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60612 is $364K 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.