Alcott Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60614 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#125 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#5524 of 50,301 nationally
About Alcott Elem School
Alcott Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 567 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 125th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 567.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Alcott Elem School ranks 17th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alcott Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alcott Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
868 students · 590 m away
Harriet Tubman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students · 940 m away
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,214 students · 1.1 km away
Mayer Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
707 students · 1.2 km away
Nettelhorst Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students · 1.3 km away
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
330 students · 1.7 km away
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
642 students · 1.7 km away
LaSalle Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
456 students · 1.9 km away
Prescott Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
463 students · 1.9 km away
Inter-American Elem Magnet School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
616 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
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Schubert Elem School
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Hawthorne Elem School
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Farragut Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alcott Elem School a good school?
Alcott Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #125 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alcott Elem School rank in Illinois?
Alcott Elem School ranks #125 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #5524 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alcott Elem School?
Alcott Elem School had 567 students in 2025.
Is Alcott Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Alcott Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alcott Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alcott Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.