Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Markham, IL · Hazel Crest SD 152-5 · Grades PK - 8
2,062nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Barack H Obama Learning Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Barack H Obama Learning Academy 2,062nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Barack H Obama Learning Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 443 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.6% | 79.0% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 18.3% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 2.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts |
Homes near Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Typical home value $158K in zip 60428 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Maya Angelou Elem SchHarvey SD 152 · 0.9 mi away2,033rd of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 9% - 1Holmes Elem SchoolHarvey SD 152 · 0.9 mi away1,930th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 19% - –Taft SchoolSouth Holland SD 151 · 1.1 mi away
- 1Jesse C White Learning AcademyHazel Crest SD 152-5 · 1.3 mi away1,989th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 12% - 2Whittier Elem SchoolHarvey SD 152 · 1.6 mi away1,818th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 18% - 4Prairie-Hills STEAM AcademyPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 1.9 mi away1,279th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 25% - 5Bryant Elem SchoolHarvey SD 152 · 2.2 mi away1,112th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 40% - 2Martin L King Elem SchoolW Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 · 2.4 mi away1,891st of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Barack H Obama Learning Academy in?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy is part of the Hazel Crest SD 152-5 district in Markham, Illinois.
Is Barack H Obama Learning Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Barack H Obama Learning Academy 2,062nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
Black 79%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 2% (443 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Barack H Obama Learning Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60428 is $158K 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.