Walsh Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,624th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▲ Improving
Walsh Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walsh Elem School 1,624th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — improving.
Walsh Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Walsh Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 242 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.6% | 67.8% | ▼ 22.8 pts | |
| Black | 6.5% | 22.3% | ▲ 15.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Walsh Elem School
Typical home value $359K in zip 60608 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Walsh Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Joseph Jungman STEM Magnet Elementary SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,466th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 23% - 4Perez Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,300th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 20% - 1Smyth J Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,997th of 2,105
ELA 15% - 10Haines Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away203rd of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 73% - 1Pilsen Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,959th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 9% - 10Sheridan Elem Math & Science AcadChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away208th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 70% - 4National Teachers Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,316th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 8Ward J Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away422nd of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walsh Elem School in?
Walsh Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Walsh Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walsh Elem School 1,624th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walsh Elem School?
Hispanic 68%, Black 22%, Asian 5%, White 3% (242 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walsh 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.