Portage Park Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,274th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 39%· Stable
Portage Park Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Portage Park Elem School 1,274th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2019 to 39th in 2025.
Portage Park Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Portage Park Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 894 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.6% | 61.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 30.4% | 27.7% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Portage Park Elem School
Typical home value $413K in zip 60641 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Portage Park Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Gray Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,454th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 25% - 4Prussing Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,280th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 29% - 8Beaubien Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away469th of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 52% - 8Thorp O A Elem Scholastic AcadChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away576th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 50% - 2Reinberg Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,688th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 16% - 4Smyser Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,349th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 27% - 6Chicago Academy Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.3 mi away990th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 34% - 7Belding Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.4 mi away636th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Portage Park Elem School in?
Portage Park Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Portage Park Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Portage Park Elem School 1,274th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Portage Park Elem School?
Hispanic 61%, White 28%, Black 4%, Two or more races 4% (894 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Portage Park Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60641 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.