Zapata Elem Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60623 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1059 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#30532 of 50,301 nationally
About Zapata Elem Academy
Zapata Elem Academy 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 524 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1059th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 524.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Zapata Elem Academy ranks 92nd of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
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 Zapata Elem Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Zapata Elem Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Corkery Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
442 students · 541 m away
World Language High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
389 students · 677 m away
School of Social Justice HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students · 677 m away
Multicultural Arts High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
283 students · 677 m away
Infinity Math Science & Tech HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
427 students · 677 m away
Whitney Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
559 students · 849 m away
Cicero East Elem School
Cicero · Public middle · Grades 4–6
408 students · 1.3 km away
Cicero West Elementary School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
557 students · 1.4 km away
Gary Elem School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 3–8
711 students · 1.4 km away
Little Village Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
575 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Longfellow Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Kimball Hill Elem School
Rolling Meadows · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Mark Twain Elem School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
McAuliffe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
523 students
Cortland Elementary School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Ben-Gil Elementary School
Gillespie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Zapata Elem Academy a good school?
Zapata Elem Academy has a Success Index (US) of 42.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1059 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 Zapata Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Zapata Elem Academy ranks #1059 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #30532 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Zapata Elem Academy?
Zapata Elem Academy had 524 students in 2025.
Is Zapata Elem Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Zapata Elem Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Zapata Elem Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Zapata Elem Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.