For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,352 students in Hazel Crest, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hazel Crest, IL are Chateaux School, Highlands Elementary School and Mae Jemison School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazel Crest, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hazel Crest have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Hazel Crest, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chateaux School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Chambord Ln
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9776
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9776
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Laurel Ln
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9773
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9773
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Mae Jemison School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3450 W 177th St
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 225-3636
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 225-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Jesse C White Learning Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16910 S Western Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Hazel Crest, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1223 173rd St
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 798-0945
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 798-0945
Grades: PK-K
| 164 students
170th Dixie Hwy
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-0224
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-0224
Grades: 5-6
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hazel Crest, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hazel Crest, IL include Chateaux School, Highlands Elementary School and Mae Jemison School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hazel Crest?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hazel Crest.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazel Crest?
Hazel Crest public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hazel Crest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hazel Crest include: Highlands Elementary School vs. Jesse C White Learning Academy, Jesse C White Learning Academy vs. Highlands Elementary School
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