McNair Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,970th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
McNair Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks McNair Elem School 1,970th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
McNair Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
McNair Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 336 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.8% | 74.4% | ▼ 18.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 22.3% | ▲ 16.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near McNair Elem School
Typical home value $284K in zip 60651 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McNair Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Nash Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,915th of 2,105
ELA 18% - 1KIPP Academy Chicago CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away · charter1,918th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 11% - 2Hay Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,713th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 14% - 2Howe Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,870th of 2,105
ELA 19% - 1Lewis Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,036th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 7% - 2Piccolo Elem Specialty SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,841st of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 10% - 2Moving Everest Charter SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away · charter1,884th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 13% - 2Spencer Technology Acad Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,869th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McNair Elem School in?
McNair Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is McNair Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McNair Elem School 1,970th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McNair Elem School?
Black 74%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 2%, White 1% (336 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McNair Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60651 is $284K 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.