A J Katzenmaier Academy
North Chicago, IL · North Chicago SD 187 · Grades 4 - 5
2,088th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 1%▼ Declining
A J Katzenmaier Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks A J Katzenmaier Academy 2,088th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 1th in 2025 — declining.
A J Katzenmaier Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
A J Katzenmaier Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 320 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.2% | 58.4% | ▲ 15.2 pts | |
| Black | 51.3% | 31.9% | ▼ 19.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 5.0% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 2.2% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near A J Katzenmaier Academy
Typical home value $222K in zip 60064 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near A J Katzenmaier Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3LEARN 10 Charter SchoolNorth Chicago SD 187 · 0.9 mi away · charter1,530th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 25% - 2Lyon Magnet Elementary SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.3 mi away1,743rd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 28% - –Evelyn Alexander SchoolNorth Chicago SD 187 · 1.4 mi away
- 2Forrestal Elem SchoolNorth Chicago SD 187 · 1.7 mi away1,749th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 23% - 6LEARN Charter Sch 6 North Chicago CampusNorth Chicago SD 187 · 1.7 mi away · charter916th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 39% - 1Carman-Buckner Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 2 mi away2,032nd of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 11% - 2Washington Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 2.1 mi away1,787th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 6Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 2.4 mi away849th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is A J Katzenmaier Academy in?
A J Katzenmaier Academy is part of the North Chicago SD 187 district in North Chicago, Illinois.
Is A J Katzenmaier Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks A J Katzenmaier Academy 2,088th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of A J Katzenmaier Academy?
Hispanic 58%, Black 32%, Two or more races 5%, White 3% (320 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near A J Katzenmaier Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60064 is $222K 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.