Young Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,979th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
Young Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Young Elem School 1,979th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 6th in 2025.
Young Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Young Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 401 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.5% | 73.8% | ▼ 14.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 24.2% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Young Elem School
Typical home value $284K in zip 60651 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Young Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Brunson Math & Sci Specialty ElemChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away2,025th of 2,105
ELA 14% - 1Lewis Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,036th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 7% - 2Hay Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,713th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 14% - 9William Hatch Elem SchoolOak Park ESD 97 · 0.8 mi away333rd of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 66% - 9Whittier Elem SchoolOak Park ESD 97 · 0.9 mi away222nd of 2,105
ELA 74% · Math 69% - 4Lovett Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,283rd of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 23% - 2Howe Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,870th of 2,105
ELA 19% - 2Burbank Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,840th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Young Elem School in?
Young Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Young Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Young Elem School 1,979th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Young Elem School?
Black 74%, Hispanic 24%, Pacific Islander 1% (401 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Young Elem School 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.