Ruiz Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,720th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
Ruiz Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ruiz Elem School 1,720th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Ruiz Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ruiz Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 437 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.4% | 94.7% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.1% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Ruiz Elem School
Typical home value $359K in zip 60608 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ruiz Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Finkl Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away1,849th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 13% - 6Pickard Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away976th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 30% - 1Whittier Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away2,002nd of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 12% - 3Acero Chtr Sch Network - Octavio Paz Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away · charter1,615th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 28% - 5Orozco Elem Fine Arts & SciencesChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,129th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 34% - 2Hammond Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,795th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 13% - 2Telpochcalli Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,695th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 15% - 2Maria Saucedo STEAM Magnet AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,858th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ruiz Elem School in?
Ruiz Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Ruiz Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ruiz Elem School 1,720th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ruiz Elem School?
Hispanic 95%, Black 2%, White 2% (437 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ruiz Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60608 is $359K 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.