Best Schools in Calumet City, Illinois
12 schools · 6 Elementary · 5 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Calumet City by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Lincoln Esd 156. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
S T E M Academy
Middle · Dolton Sd 149. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
School of Fine Arts
Middle · Dolton Sd 149. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Calumet City for 2026 are Lincoln Elem School (6.4/10), S T E M Academy (6.3/10), and School of Fine Arts (6.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
12
in this city
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$133,600
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
12
in this city
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$133,600
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 6.4/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Calumet City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Calumet City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elem School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | S T E M Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | School of Fine Arts | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Creative Communications Acad | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Schrum Memorial School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Thornton Fractnl No High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Wentworth JR High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Hoover Elem School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Carol Moseley Braun School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Wentworth Intermediate School | 4.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $53,991
- Median home value
- $133,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Avg commute
- 34 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 56%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Calumet City compares
Illinois rank
#337 of 444
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Illinois avg (6.2)
Median household income
$54k
66% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
12
About Schools in Calumet City, Illinois
Calumet City, Illinois is home to 12 schools, including 12 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.4 out of 10, schools in Calumet City show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Calumet City is Lincoln Elem School with a composite score of 6.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Calumet City is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 8,107 students.
Calumet City's community shows 21% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $53,991. The poverty rate in the area is 23.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 740 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.4 |
| 2 | 528 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.9 |
| 3 | 355 students · Pre-K–2nd | 4.9 |
| 4 | 287 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.6 |
| 5 | 316 students · 3rd–5th | 4.5 |
| 6 | 525 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.0 |
Middle Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 172 students · 7th–8th | 6.3 |
| 2 | 182 students · 7th–8th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 186 students · 7th–8th | 5.9 |
| 4 | 261 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
| 5 | 313 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,389 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
Schools in Calumet City
Calumet City, Illinois · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$53,991
Median Home Value
$133,600
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
Population
35,253
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
56%
Avg Commute
34 min
Poverty Rate
23.3%
Community Profile
Calumet City has a median household income of $53,991. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $133,600, with a median rent of $1,138/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 5
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Calumet City, Illinois
How many schools are in Calumet City, Illinois?
Calumet City has 12 schools, including 12 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Calumet City, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Calumet City is 5.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Calumet City, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Calumet City on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Elem School with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Calumet City, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Calumet City on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Elem School with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Calumet City, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Calumet City on MySchoolScout is S T E M Academy with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best high school in Calumet City, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Calumet City on MySchoolScout is Thornton Fractnl No High School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
How many school districts serve Calumet City, Illinois?
Calumet City is served by 5 school districts: Lincoln Esd 156, Dolton Sd 149, Hoover-schrum Memorial Sd 157, Thornton Fractional Twp Hsd 215, Calumet City Sd 155.
What is the education level in Calumet City, Illinois?
According to Census data, 21% of adults in Calumet City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Calumet City, Illinois?
The median household income in Calumet City is approximately $53,991 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calumet City, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Calumet City is 19.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Calumet City, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.