Kershaw Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,724th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▲ Improving
Kershaw Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Kershaw Elem School 1,724th 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 9th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — improving.
Kershaw Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Kershaw Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 207 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.5% | 97.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Kershaw Elem School
Typical home value $127K in zip 60621 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Kershaw Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Barbara A Sizemore CampusBetty Shabazz International Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter1,592nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 17% - 1Mays Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away2,064th of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 7% - 1Parker Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,995th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 6% - 1Nicholson Technology Acad Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away2,051st of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 9% - 1Bass Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,022nd of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 10% - 1King Academy of Social JusticeChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,965th of 2,105
ELA 16% - 1Langford A Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,920th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 11% - 1Bond Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away2,027th of 2,105
ELA 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Kershaw Elem School in?
Kershaw Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Kershaw Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kershaw Elem School 1,724th 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 Kershaw Elem School?
Black 97%, Hispanic 2% (207 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kershaw 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.