Oglesby Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,945th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▲ Improving
Oglesby Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Oglesby Elem School 1,945th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — improving.
Oglesby Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Oglesby Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 270 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.9% | 95.9% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts |
Homes near Oglesby Elem School
Typical home value $183K in zip 60620 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Oglesby Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Stagg Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away1,944th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 12% - 1Westcott Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,044th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 7% - 1Harvard Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,912th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 8% - 1King Academy of Social JusticeChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,965th of 2,105
ELA 16% - 1Bond Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away2,027th of 2,105
ELA 14% - 2Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,838th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 10% - 2Cook Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,850th of 2,105
ELA 20% - 1Wentworth Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away2,092nd of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 5%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Oglesby Elem School in?
Oglesby Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Oglesby Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Oglesby Elem School 1,945th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Oglesby Elem School?
Black 96%, Hispanic 3% (270 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Oglesby Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60620 is $183K 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.