For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,607 students in Markham, IL (there are , serving 3 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Markham, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Markham, IL are Barack H Obama Learning Academy, Markham Park Elementary School and Prairie-hills Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Markham, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Markham have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Markham, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Markham Park Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16239 Lawndale Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie-hills Junior High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16315 Richmond
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: n/an/a
3055 W 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888
Grades: K-3
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
3215 W 162nd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Markham, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Able Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2206 W 167th St, Robert Frost
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 597-4250
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 597-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3055 West 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Grades: K-3
| 147 students
2206 W 167th St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Markham, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Markham, IL include Barack H Obama Learning Academy, Markham Park Elementary School and Prairie-hills Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Markham?
5 public schools are located in Markham.
What percentage of students in Markham go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Markham are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Markham?
Markham public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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