Union Ridge Elem School
Harwood Heights, IL · Union Ridge SD 86 · Grades PK - 8
479th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▼ Declining
Union Ridge Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Union Ridge Elem School 479th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — declining.
Union Ridge Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Union Ridge Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 647 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.0% | 63.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.2% | 24.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 10.6% | 10.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Union Ridge Elem School
Typical home value $407K in zip 60706 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Union Ridge Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Beard Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away
- 7Garvy J Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away778th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 44% - 4Smyser Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,349th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 27% - 5Bridge Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,241st of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 31% - 9Oriole Park Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away353rd of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 61% - 4Prussing Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.3 mi away1,280th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 29% - 8Thorp O A Elem Scholastic AcadChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.5 mi away576th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 50% - 5Hitch Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.7 mi away1,159th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Union Ridge Elem School in?
Union Ridge Elem School is part of the Union Ridge SD 86 district in Harwood Heights, Illinois.
Is Union Ridge Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Union Ridge Elem School 479th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Union Ridge Elem School?
White 64%, Hispanic 25%, Asian 10%, Two or more races 1% (647 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Union Ridge Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60706 is $407K 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.