Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,863rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 11%· Stable
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy 1,863rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 12th in 2025.
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 550 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.2% | 95.1% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
Typical home value $143K in zip 60649 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,972nd of 2,105
ELA 16% - 2Bouchet Elem Math & Science AcadChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,717th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 1OKeeffe Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,911th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 9% - 2Ninos Heroes Elem Academic CtrChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,854th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 11% - 5Great Lakes Academy Charter ESChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away · charter1,260th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 25% - 3Mann Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.3 mi away1,633rd of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 15% - 1Sullivan Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.3 mi away2,039th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 6% - 3Coles Elem Language AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.4 mi away1,671st of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy in?
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy 1,863rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy?
Black 95%, Hispanic 4% (550 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60649 is $143K 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.