For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,630 students in Markham, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% 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 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public 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 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
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 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
3055 W 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
3215 W 162nd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Gr: PK | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Markham, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Markham, IL include Markham Park Elementary School, Prairie-hills Junior High School and Barack H Obama Learning Academy.
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?
99% 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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