Waters Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
337th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 84%· Stable
Waters Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Waters Elem School 337th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 84% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 84th in 2025.
Waters Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Waters Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 659 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.4% | 61.0% | ▲ 15.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 40.8% | 22.8% | ▼ 18.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 9.3% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 3.2% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Waters Elem School
Typical home value $413K in zip 60625 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Waters Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Bateman Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,273rd of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 27% - 10Coonley Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away140th of 2,105
ELA 80% · Math 72% - 6Budlong Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away845th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 40% - 1North River Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,922nd of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 12% - 5McPherson Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,107th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 8Chappell Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away630th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 48% - 10Edison Elem Regional Gifted CntrChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away6th of 2,105
ELA 97% · Math 94% - 2Hibbard Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,705th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Waters Elem School in?
Waters Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Waters Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Waters Elem School 337th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 84% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Waters Elem School?
White 61%, Hispanic 23%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 5% (659 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Waters Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60625 is $413K 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.