Sherwood Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,862nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Sherwood Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sherwood Elem School 1,862nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Sherwood Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sherwood Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 208 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97.2% | 91.8% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 6.7% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Sherwood Elem School
Typical home value $127K in zip 60621 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sherwood Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Carter Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away2,038th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 8% - 2KIPP Chicago Charters - Bloom CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away · charter1,791st of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 12% - 4Dewey Elem Academy of Fine ArtsChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,286th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 20% - 4Beasley Elem Magnet Academic CtrChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,270th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 28% - 5CICS - Washington Pk CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away · charter1,150th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 28% - 1Nicholson Technology Acad Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away2,051st of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 9% - 1Burke Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away2,073rd of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 10% - 1Holmes Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away2,034th of 2,105
ELA 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sherwood Elem School in?
Sherwood Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Sherwood Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sherwood Elem School 1,862nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sherwood Elem School?
Black 92%, Hispanic 7%, Two or more races 1% (208 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sherwood Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60621 is $127K 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.