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#1641 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 43% in state
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Prairie-hills Steam Academy
Elementary School · Prairie-Hills ESD 144
3055 W 163Rd St, Markham, IL 60428
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
105
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
105
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#1,641 of 3,813
In Markham
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 8
Prairie-Hills ESD 144
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Prairie-hills Steam Academy
Elementary School in Markham · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Prairie-hills Junior High School
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Primary Learning Center
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About Prairie-hills Steam Academy
Prairie-hills Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Markham, IL, part of Prairie-Hills ESD 144. Prairie-hills Steam Academy serves approximately 105 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Prairie-hills Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,641 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 105 students, Prairie-hills Steam Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Prairie-hills Steam Academy Compares
See how Prairie-hills Steam Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3055 W 163Rd St, Markham, IL 60428
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Prairie-hills Steam Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fieldcrest Elem School (rated 7.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Oak Forest), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Markham Park Elem School (rated 6.2/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Posen Elem School (rated 6.2/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Posen), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Markham, see our Markham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie-Hills Junior High School Markham | 0.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Primary Learning Center Markham | 0.3 mi | — |
| PHENOMENAL KIDS ACADEMEY INC Markham | 0.8 mi | — |
| Markham Park Elem School Markham | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Highlands Elem School Hazel Crest | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Nob Hill Elem School Country Club Hills | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Jesse C White Learning Academy Hazel Crest | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Mae Jemison School Hazel Crest | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Hillcrest High School Country Club Hills | 1.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Riley Early Childhood Center Harvey | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Central Park Elem School Midlothian | 1.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Fieldcrest Elem School Oak Forest | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Chateaux School Hazel Crest | 2.1 mi | 5.6 |
| CHILREN'S HABILITATION CENTER Harvey | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Spaulding School Midlothian | 2.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Maya Angelou Elem Sch Harvey | 1.7 mi | 4.0 |
| Bremen High School Midlothian | 2.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Posen Elem School Posen | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Barack H Obama Learning Academy Markham | 1.9 mi | 3.9 |
| ACADEMIC MASTERY ACADEMY Posen | 2.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60428 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,059
Median Home Value
$118,900
Median Rent
$1,686/mo
Population
10,980
College Educated
16.1%
Homeownership
73.3%
Avg Commute
34.9 min
Poverty Rate
19.3%
Median Age
34.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Astoria Elem School Astoria, IL | 6.5 |
| Griggsville-Perry Primary School Griggsville, IL | 6.5 |
| Newark Elem School Newark, IL | 6.5 |
| P L Bolin Elem School East Peoria, IL | 6.5 |
| ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mount Vernon, IL | 6.5 |
| ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Schaumburg, IL | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prairie-hills Steam Academy
What grades does Prairie-hills Steam Academy serve?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Prairie-hills Steam Academy?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie-hills Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie-hills Steam Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie-hills Steam Academy rank in IL?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy ranks #1,641 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Prairie-hills Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie-hills Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Prairie-hills Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Prairie-hills Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie-hills Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Prairie-hills Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie-hills Steam Academy?
98.1% of students at Prairie-hills Steam Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (708) 210-2888
Resources & Links
District
Prairie-Hills ESD 144- District Enrollment
- 2,542
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,068
- District Rank
- #2 of 8
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