Taylor Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60617 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1747 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#43249 of 50,301 nationally
About Taylor Elem School
Taylor 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 337 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1747th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 337.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Taylor Elem School ranks 239th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
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 Taylor Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Taylor Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gallistel Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
597 students · 965 m away
Sadlowski Elementary School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
655 students · 1.2 km away
Marsh Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
616 students · 1.7 km away
Addams Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
544 students · 1.9 km away
Thorp J N Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
296 students · 2.2 km away
LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
390 students · 2.2 km away
Mireles Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
546 students · 2.4 km away
Bowen High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
278 students · 2.9 km away
Noble St Chtr-Baker Campus
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
285 students · 2.9 km away
Bright Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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337 students
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337 students
Bernard Long Elem Sch
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337 students
Charter Oak Primary School
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Black Magnet Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taylor Elem School a good school?
Taylor Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 22.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1747 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 Taylor Elem School rank in Illinois?
Taylor Elem School ranks #1747 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #43249 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Taylor Elem School?
Taylor Elem School had 337 students in 2025.
Is Taylor Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Taylor Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Taylor Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taylor Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.