Wentworth Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,092nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 1%▼ Declining
Wentworth Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wentworth Elem School 2,092nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 1th in 2025 — declining.
Wentworth Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Wentworth Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 388 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.3% | 87.6% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 12.4% | ▲ 11.2 pts |
Homes near Wentworth Elem School
Typical home value $143K in zip 60636 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wentworth Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Bond Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away2,027th of 2,105
ELA 14% - 1Montessori of Englewood Chtr ESChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away · charter2,041st of 2,105
ELA 13% - 5Davis M Magnet Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,108th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 39% - 1Stagg Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,944th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 12% - 1Bass Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,022nd of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 10% - 2Providence-Englewood Elem CharterChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away · charter1,718th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 19% - 1Mays Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away2,064th of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 7% - 1King Academy of Social JusticeChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,965th of 2,105
ELA 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wentworth Elem School in?
Wentworth Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Wentworth Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wentworth Elem School 2,092nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wentworth Elem School?
Black 88%, Hispanic 12% (388 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wentworth Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60636 is $143K 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.