Smyth J Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,997th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
Smyth J Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Smyth J Elem School 1,997th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
Smyth J Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Smyth J Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 366 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.7% | 94.8% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 3.6% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Smyth J Elem School
Typical home value $359K in zip 60608 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Smyth J Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol AcdChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away624th of 2,105
ELA 67% · Math 46% - 4Joseph Jungman STEM Magnet Elementary SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,466th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 23% - 9STEM Magnet Academy ElemChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away324th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 60% - 1Pilsen Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,959th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 9% - 4Perez Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,300th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 20% - 8Chicago World Language AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away506th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 50% - 3Walsh Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,624th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 1Acero Chtr Sch Network - Bartolome de las Casas Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away · charter1,939th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Smyth J Elem School in?
Smyth J Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Smyth J Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smyth J Elem School 1,997th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Smyth J Elem School?
Black 95%, Hispanic 4% (366 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smyth J 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.