For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,722 students in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Elsdon are Pasteur Elementary School and Peck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pasteur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5825 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2270
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2270
Gr: PK-4 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3826 W 58th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2450
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2450
Gr: PK-4 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL include Pasteur Elementary School and Peck Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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