Westcott Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,044th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 3%· Stable
Westcott Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Westcott Elem School 2,044th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 3th in 2025.
Westcott Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Westcott Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 409 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.6% | 96.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Westcott Elem School
Typical home value $183K in zip 60620 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Westcott Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Lenart Elem Regional Gifted CtrChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away90th of 2,105
ELA 89% · Math 71% - 1Harvard Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,912th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 8% - 1Oglesby Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,945th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 8% - 3Gresham Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,591st of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 16% - 3Ruggles Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,627th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 13% - 1Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,895th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 12% - 1Stagg Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,944th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 12% - 2Neil Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,834th of 2,105
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Frequently asked questions
What school district is Westcott Elem School in?
Westcott Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Westcott Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Westcott Elem School 2,044th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Westcott Elem School?
Black 97%, Hispanic 3% (409 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Westcott Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60620 is $183K 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.