South Prairie Elementary School
Sycamore, IL · Sycamore CUSD 427 · Grades PK - 5
960th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 54%· Stable
South Prairie Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Prairie Elementary School 960th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 54% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 54th in 2025.
South Prairie Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
South Prairie Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 367 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 72.5% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 16.1% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 4.6% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near South Prairie Elementary School
Typical home value $321K in zip 60178 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Prairie Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6West Elem SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 0.9 mi away886th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 44% - 7Southeast Elem SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 1 mi away640th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 55% - 7North Elementary SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 2.4 mi away744th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 50% - 1Gwendolyn Brooks Elem SchDeKalb CUSD 428 · 2.8 mi away1,993rd of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 12% - 3Littlejohn Elem SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 3.2 mi away1,531st of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 29% - 6Jefferson Elem SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 3.2 mi away983rd of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 48% - 8North Grove Elementary SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 3.5 mi away453rd of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 60% - 2Founders Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 4.5 mi away1,794th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Prairie Elementary School in?
South Prairie Elementary School is part of the Sycamore CUSD 427 district in Sycamore, Illinois.
Is South Prairie Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Prairie Elementary School 960th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Prairie Elementary School?
White 73%, Hispanic 16%, Black 5%, Two or more races 5% (367 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Prairie Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60178 is $321K 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.