Melzer School
Morton Grove, IL · East Maine SD 63 · Grades K - 5
716th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▼ Declining
Melzer School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Melzer School 716th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 66th in 2025 — declining.
Melzer School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Melzer School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 402 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.4% | 43.0% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Asian | 35.2% | 29.4% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 15.9% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 9.2% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Melzer School
Typical home value $444K in zip 60053 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Melzer School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Washington Elem SchoolEast Maine SD 63 · 0.6 mi away894th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 47% - 4V H Nelson Elem SchoolEast Maine SD 63 · 0.6 mi away1,306th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 34% - 8Hynes Elem SchoolGolf ESD 67 · 0.8 mi away555th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 62% - 9Hoffman Elem SchoolGlenview CCSD 34 · 0.9 mi away218th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 69% - –Henking Elem SchoolGlenview CCSD 34 · 1.4 mi away
- 5Mark Twain Elem SchoolEast Maine SD 63 · 1.7 mi away1,143rd of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 42% - 9Park View Elem SchoolMorton Grove SD 70 · 1.8 mi away224th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 67% - 7Clarence E Culver SchoolNiles ESD 71 · 2 mi away757th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Melzer School in?
Melzer School is part of the East Maine SD 63 district in Morton Grove, Illinois.
Is Melzer School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Melzer School 716th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Melzer School?
White 43%, Asian 29%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 9% (402 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Melzer School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60053 is $444K 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.