Wadsworth Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,910th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
Wadsworth Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wadsworth Elem School 1,910th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 9th in 2025.
Wadsworth Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Wadsworth Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 475 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.8% | 93.9% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 4.8% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Wadsworth Elem School
Typical home value $238K in zip 60637 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wadsworth Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Woodlawn Elem Community SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,665th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 12% - 4Carnegie Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,461st of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 1Till Elem Math & Science AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away2,081st of 2,105
ELA 11% - 1Fiske Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,093rd of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 5% - 3South Shore Fine Arts Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,553rd of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 21% - 1Revere Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away2,019th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 9% - 1Dulles Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away2,098th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 4% - 3Ray Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,507th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wadsworth Elem School in?
Wadsworth Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Wadsworth Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wadsworth Elem School 1,910th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wadsworth Elem School?
Black 94%, Hispanic 5%, Two or more races 1% (475 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wadsworth Elem School 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.