For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,658 students in Markham, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Markham, IL are Markham Park Elementary School, Prairie-hills Junior High School and Barack H Obama Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Markham, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Markham 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Markham, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Markham Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16239 Lawndale Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Prairie-hills Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16315 Richmond
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
3055 W 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888
Gr: PK-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Markham, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3055 West 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Gr: K-3 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
3215 W 162nd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2206 W 167th St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Markham, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Markham, IL include Markham Park Elementary School, Prairie-hills Junior High School and Barack H Obama Learning Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Markham?
4 public elementary schools are located in Markham.
What is the racial composition of students in Markham?
Markham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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