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Best Hazel Crest Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,353 students in Hazel Crest, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hazel Crest, IL are Chateaux School, Highlands Elementary School and Mae Jemison School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazel Crest, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hazel Crest have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Hazel Crest, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chateaux School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Chambord Ln
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9776
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 Laurel Ln
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9773
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #33.
Mae Jemison School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3450 W 177th St
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 225-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Jesse C White Learning Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16910 S Western Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hazel Crest, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hazel Crest, IL include Chateaux School, Highlands Elementary School and Mae Jemison School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hazel Crest?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hazel Crest.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazel Crest?
Hazel Crest public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hazel Crest are often viewed compared to one another?

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