Kilmer Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,692nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
Kilmer Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Kilmer Elem School 1,692nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Kilmer Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Kilmer Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 786 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.9% | 40.7% | ▼ 17.2 pts | |
| Black | 25.5% | 25.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 4.7% | 16.8% | ▲ 12.1 pts | |
| Asian | 9.1% | 9.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 5.9% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Kilmer Elem School
Typical home value $259K in zip 60626 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Kilmer Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4New Field Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away1,334th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 35% - 3Hayt Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,484th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 24% - 7Armstrong G Elem IntL StudiesChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away804th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 9Stone Elem Scholastic AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away354th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 52% - 3Jordan Elem Community SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,635th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 24% - 3Swift Elem Specialty SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,510th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 25% - 1Gale Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away2,063rd of 2,105
ELA 12% - 9Sor Juana Ines de la CruzChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away236th of 2,105
ELA 78% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Kilmer Elem School in?
Kilmer Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Kilmer Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kilmer Elem School 1,692nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kilmer Elem School?
Hispanic 41%, Black 25%, White 17%, Asian 10% (786 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kilmer Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60626 is $259K 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.