Peterson Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,047th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 50%▲ Improving
Peterson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Peterson Elem School 1,047th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 50% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 50th in 2025 — improving.
Peterson Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Peterson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 899 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.6% | 36.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 25.4% | 27.6% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 28.9% | 23.9% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 7.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 4.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Peterson Elem School
Typical home value $413K in zip 60625 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Peterson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Jamieson Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away807th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 41% - 2Hibbard Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,705th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 23% - 10Edison Elem Regional Gifted CntrChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away6th of 2,105
ELA 97% · Math 94% - 6Budlong Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away845th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 40% - 2Volta Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,851st of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 17% - 6Solomon Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away859th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 42% - 4Clinton Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,430th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 28% - 2Haugan Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.4 mi away1,803rd of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Peterson Elem School in?
Peterson Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Peterson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Peterson Elem School 1,047th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Peterson Elem School?
Hispanic 37%, White 28%, Asian 24%, Black 7% (899 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Peterson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60625 is $413K 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.