Best Homewood Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,856 students in Homewood, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Homewood, IL are Winston Churchill School and James Hart 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 23% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), 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 79% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winston Churchill School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 190th St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3424
Gr: 3-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
James Hart School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18220 Morgan St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-5544
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Willow School
1804 Willow Rd
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3720
Gr: PK-2 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Homewood, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Homewood, IL include Winston Churchill School and James Hart 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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