West Park Elem Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,723rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▲ Improving
West Park Elem Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Park Elem Academy 1,723rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — improving.
West Park Elem Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
West Park Elem Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 423 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.9% | 81.8% | ▲ 10.9 pts | |
| Black | 27.7% | 15.6% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts |
Homes near West Park Elem Academy
Typical home value $284K in zip 60651 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West Park Elem Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Nobel Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.1 mi away1,908th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 10% - 2Piccolo Elem Specialty SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,841st of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 10% - 1McAuliffe Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,896th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 15% - 2Cameron Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,836th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 14% - 2Nixon Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,893rd of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 15% - 3KIPP Chicago Charter School - KIPP One AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away · charter1,639th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 21% - 8Casals Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away519th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 53% - 1McNair Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,970th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Park Elem Academy in?
West Park Elem Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is West Park Elem Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Park Elem Academy 1,723rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Park Elem Academy?
Hispanic 82%, Black 16%, White 3% (423 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Park Elem Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60651 is $284K 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.