West Ridge Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,338th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
West Ridge Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Ridge Elem School 1,338th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
West Ridge Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
West Ridge Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 627 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 35.5% | 30.1% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 29.7% | 27.9% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.8% | 23.9% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 15.8% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near West Ridge Elem School
Typical home value $309K in zip 60645 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West Ridge Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Mosaic School of Fine ArtsChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,608th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 21% - 10Decatur Classical Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away3rd of 2,105
ELA 96% · Math 97% - 4Clinton Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,430th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 28% - 7Rogers Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away768th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 43% - 8Rutledge Hall Elem SchoolLincolnwood SD 74 · 1.1 mi away606th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 46% - 6Solomon Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away859th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 42% - –Todd Hall Elem SchoolLincolnwood SD 74 · 1.1 mi away
- 7Armstrong G Elem IntL StudiesChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away804th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Ridge Elem School in?
West Ridge Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is West Ridge Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Ridge Elem School 1,338th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Ridge Elem School?
Asian 30%, White 28%, Hispanic 24%, Black 16% (627 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Ridge Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60645 is $309K 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.