Whistler Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,710th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 19%· Stable
Whistler Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whistler Elem School 1,710th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 19th in 2025.
Whistler Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Whistler Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 257 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 99.1% | 97.3% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.3% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Whistler Elem School
Typical home value $231K in zip 60643 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whistler Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Higgins Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,772nd of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 11% - 2Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,798th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 13% - 5Colemon J Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,125th of 2,105
ELA 51% · Math 32% - 5White Elem Career AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,102nd of 2,105
ELA 42% - 3Esmond Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,682nd of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 25% - –Burr Oak AcademyCalumet Public SD 132 · 1.1 mi away
- 2Haley Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,857th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 12% - 4Dunne Technology Acad Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,277th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whistler Elem School in?
Whistler Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Whistler Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whistler Elem School 1,710th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whistler Elem School?
Black 97%, Hispanic 2% (257 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whistler Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60643 is $231K 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.