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Primary Learning Center
School · Prairie-hills Esd 144 · Markham, IL
A Prairie-hills Esd 144 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
3215 W 162Nd St, Markham, IL 60428
Academics
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Primary Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,059
Median home value
$118,900
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie-hills Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Markham Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Highlands Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Nob Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Prairie-hills Esd 144
- Schools in district
- 9
- District spending per student
- $19,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Primary Learning Center is listed in Prairie-Hills ESD 144; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Primary Learning Center
Primary Learning Center is a public school in Markham, IL, part of Prairie-hills Esd 144, serving approximately 12 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Primary Learning Center
What grades does Primary Learning Center serve?
Primary Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Primary Learning Center?
Primary Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primary Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Primary Learning Center is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Primary Learning Center a charter school?
No, Primary Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Primary Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Primary Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Primary Learning Center?
100.0% of students at Primary Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 331-3364
- Area population (ZIP 60428)
- 10,980
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60428; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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