Ward J Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
422nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 80%· Stable
Ward J Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ward J Elem School 422nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2019 to 80th in 2025.
Ward J Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ward J Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 495 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 59.7% | 77.4% | ▲ 17.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.0% | 9.7% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 22.5% | 7.3% | ▼ 15.2 pts | |
| White | 4.7% | 4.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Ward J Elem School
Typical home value $333K in zip 60616 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ward J Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Sheridan Elem Math & Science AcadChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away208th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 70% - 1Drake Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away1,923rd of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 10% - 9Healy Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away250th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 67% - 10Haines Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away203rd of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 73% - 4National Teachers Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,316th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 3Minnie Minoso AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,651st of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 14% - 2John J Pershing STEAM Magnet ElementaryChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,875th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 8% - 6Armour Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,025th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ward J Elem School in?
Ward J Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Ward J Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ward J Elem School 422nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ward J Elem School?
Asian 77%, Hispanic 10%, Black 7%, White 5% (495 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ward J Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60616 is $333K 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.