For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 848 students in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hegewisch are Grissom Elementary School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12810 S Escanaba Ave
Chicago, IL 60633
(773) 535-5380
Chicago, IL 60633
(773) 535-5380
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13231 S Burley Ave
Chicago, IL 60633
(773) 535-5600
Chicago, IL 60633
(773) 535-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL include Grissom Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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