Whittier Elem School
Waukegan, IL · Waukegan CUSD 60 · Grades K - 5
1,672nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 21%· Stable
Whittier Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elem School 1,672nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 21th in 2025.
Whittier Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Whittier Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 416 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.5% | 86.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 9.1% | 10.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Whittier Elem School
Typical home value $238K in zip 60085 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whittier Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Hyde Park Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.5 mi away1,517th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 28% - 2Glenwood Elementary SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.5 mi away1,707th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 26% - 7LEARN John and Kathy Schreiber Charter SchoolLEARN John and Kathy Schreiber Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter803rd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 35% - 2Glen Flora Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.7 mi away1,872nd of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 18% - 1Clearview Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.9 mi away2,087th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 10% - 1North Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.1 mi away2,060th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 12% - 2Washington Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.1 mi away1,787th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 3Greenwood Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.4 mi away1,583rd of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whittier Elem School in?
Whittier Elem School is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 district in Waukegan, Illinois.
Is Whittier Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elem School 1,672nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier Elem School?
Hispanic 86%, Black 10%, Two or more races 2%, White 1% (416 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60085 is $238K 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.