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Best Calumet City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,472 students in Calumet City, IL.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calumet City, IL are Wilson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Calumet City, IL public elementary schools have an score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calumet City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Calumet City, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Wilson Elementary School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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560 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166

Gr: PK-2 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
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912 Burnham Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620

Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Hoover Elementary School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
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1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230

Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Carol Moseley Braun School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
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1655 153rd St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470

Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Caroline Sibley Elementary School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
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1550 Sibley Blvd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870

Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1

Rank: #66.

Wentworth Jr High School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
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560 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750

Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #77.

Creative Communications Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7585

Gr: 6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Rank: #88.

Schrum Memorial School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
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485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236

Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Rank: #99.

Wentworth Intermediate School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
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530 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7926

Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Calumet City, IL?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calumet City, IL include Wilson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Calumet City?

9 public elementary schools are located in Calumet City.

What is the racial composition of students in Calumet City?

Calumet City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% 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 Calumet City are often viewed compared to one another?