Sawyer Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,744th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Sawyer Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sawyer Elem School 1,744th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Sawyer Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sawyer Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 933 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.8% | 96.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Sawyer Elem School
Typical home value $283K in zip 60632 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sawyer Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away · charter1,560th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 18% - 4Sandoval Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,447th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 33% - 5Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away · charter1,145th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 27% - 5Monarcas AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,064th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 5Talman Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,175th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 29% - 2Nightingale Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,694th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 20% - 2Acero Chtr Sch Network - Officer Donald J Marquez ElemChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away · charter1,833rd of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 16% - 5Carson Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,207th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sawyer Elem School in?
Sawyer Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Sawyer Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sawyer Elem School 1,744th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sawyer Elem School?
Hispanic 97%, White 2% (933 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sawyer Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60632 is $283K 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.