Markham Park Elem School
Markham, IL · Prairie-Hills ESD 144 · Grades PK - 5
1,827th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
Markham Park Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Markham Park Elem School 1,827th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
Markham Park Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Markham Park Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 290 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.9% | 63.8% | ▼ 21.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.2% | 35.2% | ▲ 25.0 pts | |
| White | 3.2% | 0.7% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Markham Park Elem School
Typical home value $158K in zip 60428 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Markham Park Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Nob Hill Elem SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 0.7 mi away1,641st of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 18% - 3Fieldcrest Elem SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 0.8 mi away1,567th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 26% - 4Prairie-Hills STEAM AcademyPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 0.8 mi away1,279th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 25% - 2Highlands Elem SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 1 mi away1,855th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 15% - 3Central Park Elem SchoolMidlothian SD 143 · 1.6 mi away1,569th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 20% - 1Mae Jemison SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 1.8 mi away1,946th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 14% - 1Jesse C White Learning AcademyHazel Crest SD 152-5 · 1.8 mi away1,989th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 12% - 2Chateaux SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 2.1 mi away1,828th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Markham Park Elem School in?
Markham Park Elem School is part of the Prairie-Hills ESD 144 district in Markham, Illinois.
Is Markham Park Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Markham Park Elem School 1,827th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Markham Park Elem School?
Black 64%, Hispanic 35% (290 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Markham Park Elem School 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.