Palmer Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,331st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Palmer Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palmer Elem School 1,331st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Palmer Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Palmer Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 756 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.3% | 43.0% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| White | 29.5% | 34.9% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Asian | 14.5% | 16.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Palmer Elem School
Typical home value $421K in zip 60630 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Palmer Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Volta Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,851st of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 17% - 8Beaubien Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away469th of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 52% - 2Haugan Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,803rd of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 7Belding Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away636th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 49% - 10Sauganash Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.3 mi away142nd of 2,105
ELA 80% · Math 73% - 2Hibbard Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.5 mi away1,705th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 23% - 6Peterson Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.5 mi away1,047th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 5Farnsworth Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.5 mi away1,153rd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palmer Elem School in?
Palmer Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Palmer Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palmer Elem School 1,331st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Palmer Elem School?
Hispanic 43%, White 35%, Asian 17%, Two or more races 3% (756 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palmer Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60630 is $421K 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.