Woodson South Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,012th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
Woodson South Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Woodson South Elem School 2,012th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Woodson South Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Woodson South Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 298 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.8% | 93.6% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts |
Homes near Woodson South Elem School
Typical home value $326K in zip 60653 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Woodson South Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2James Farmer Jr. ElementaryChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away1,856th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 14% - 1Mollison Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away2,085th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 7% - –Robinson Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away
- 2Ariel Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,877th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 13% - 5Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth KenwoodChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away · charter1,229th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 35% - 1Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec SchlChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,001st of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 7% - 4Univ of Chicago Chtr-DonoghueChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away · charter1,369th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 26% - 3Shoesmith Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,661st of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Woodson South Elem School in?
Woodson South Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Woodson South Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Woodson South Elem School 2,012th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Woodson South Elem School?
Black 94%, Hispanic 4%, Two or more races 2% (298 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Woodson South Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60653 is $326K 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.