Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center
Ford Heights, IL · Ford Heights SD 169 · Grades PK - 4
1,947th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center ranking
SchoolRow ranks Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center 1,947th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — declining.
Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 288 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.5% | 96.9% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 3.1% | ▼ 3.4 pts |
Homes near Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center
Typical home value $177K in zip 60411 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Wagoner ElemCCSD 168 · 1.6 mi away
- 3Hickory Bend Elem SchoolBrookwood SD 167 · 1.9 mi away1,681st of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 24% - 6Lincoln Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 2.2 mi away869th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 47% - 3Jefferson Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 2.2 mi away1,483rd of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 16% - 1Sandridge Elem SchoolSandridge SD 172 · 2.3 mi away1,952nd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 13% - 1Strassburg ElemCCSD 168 · 2.4 mi away1,936th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 8% - 4Garfield Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 2.6 mi away1,384th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 34% - 3Washington-McKinley Elem SchChicago Heights SD 170 · 2.8 mi away1,525th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center in?
Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center is part of the Ford Heights SD 169 district in Ford Heights, Illinois.
Is Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center 1,947th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center?
Black 97%, Hispanic 3% (288 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60411 is $177K 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.