For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,920 students in Homewood, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Homewood, IL are James Hart School and Winston Churchill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homewood, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Homewood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Homewood, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Hart School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18220 Morgan St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-5544
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-5544
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #22.
Winston Churchill School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 190th St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3424
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3424
Grades: 3-5
| 602 students
Homewood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18211 Aberdeen St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-8721
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-8721
Grades: 5-6
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Homewood, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Homewood, IL include James Hart School and Winston Churchill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Homewood?
3 public elementary schools are located in Homewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Homewood?
Homewood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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