Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy
Markham, IL · Prairie-Hills ESD 144 · Grades PK - 5
1,279th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▼ Declining
Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy 1,279th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2024 to 39th in 2025 — declining.
Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 105 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | Now |
|---|---|
| Black | 80.0% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% |
| White | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Two or more races | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% |
Homes near Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy
Typical home value $158K in zip 60428 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Markham Park Elem SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 0.8 mi away1,827th of 2,105
ELA 21% - 2Highlands Elem SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 1 mi away1,855th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 15% - 3Nob Hill Elem SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 1 mi away1,641st of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 18% - 1Jesse C White Learning AcademyHazel Crest SD 152-5 · 1.1 mi away1,989th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 12% - 3Fieldcrest Elem SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 1.6 mi away1,567th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 26% - 1Maya Angelou Elem SchHarvey SD 152 · 1.7 mi away2,033rd of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 9% - 1Mae Jemison SchoolPrairie-Hills ESD 144 · 1.7 mi away1,946th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 14% - 3Central Park Elem SchoolMidlothian SD 143 · 1.9 mi away1,569th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy in?
Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy is part of the Prairie-Hills ESD 144 district in Markham, Illinois.
Is Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy 1,279th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy?
Black 80%, Hispanic 12%, White 5%, Asian 1% (105 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Prairie-Hills STEAM 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.