Mays Elem Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,064th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Mays Elem Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mays Elem Academy 2,064th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Mays Elem Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Mays Elem Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 244 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97.6% | 90.6% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 7.0% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Mays Elem Academy
Typical home value $127K in zip 60621 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Mays Elem Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Kershaw Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,724th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 15% - 1Bass Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away2,022nd of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 10% - 1King Academy of Social JusticeChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,965th of 2,105
ELA 16% - 3Barbara A Sizemore CampusBetty Shabazz International Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter1,592nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 17% - 1Bond Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away2,027th of 2,105
ELA 14% - 1Parker Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,995th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 6% - 1Nicholson Technology Acad Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away2,051st of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 9% - 1Wentworth Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away2,092nd of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 5%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mays Elem Academy in?
Mays Elem Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Mays Elem Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mays Elem Academy 2,064th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mays Elem Academy?
Black 91%, Hispanic 7%, Two or more races 3% (244 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mays Elem Academy 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.