South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,553rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch 1,553rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 239 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97.6% | 95.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.0% | 4.6% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch
Typical home value $238K in zip 60637 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Parkside Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,852nd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 9% - 3Woodlawn Elem Community SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,665th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 12% - 4Madison Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,365th of 2,105
ELA 34% - 1Revere Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away2,019th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 9% - 1Wadsworth Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,910th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 8% - 2Bouchet Elem Math & Science AcadChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,717th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 1OKeeffe Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,911th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 9% - 2Tanner Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,830th of 2,105
ELA 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch in?
South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch 1,553rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch?
Black 95%, Hispanic 5% (239 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60637 is $238K 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.