For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,891 students in Harvey, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harvey, IL are Bryant Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School and Martin L King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harvey, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bryant Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14700 Main St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-1390
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-1390
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Holmes Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Carse Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0440
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0440
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Martin L King Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Seeley Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 385-5400
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 385-5400
Grades: 1-4
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Coolidge Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15500 7th Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 339-5300
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 339-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15748 Page Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0740
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0740
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Whittier Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
71 E 152nd St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-1130
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-1130
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #77.
Brooks Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14741 Wallace St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-6390
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-6390
Grades: 6-8
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
Rosa L Parks Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14700 Robey Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 371-9575
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 371-9575
Grades: 5-8
| 323 students
Harvey, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
71 E 152nd St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 210-2216
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 210-2216
Grades: PK
| n/a students
191 W 155th Pl
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2205
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2205
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
15636 Lexington Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0478
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0478
Grades: K-6
| 170 students
Pace Elementary Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
15500 Eighth Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-0912
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-0912
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pace Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
14500 Myrtle Ave, Sandburg Sch
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 841-0432
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 841-0432
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
14500 Myrtle Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-1351
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-1351
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
15248 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2200
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harvey, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harvey, IL include Bryant Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School and Martin L King Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harvey?
9 public elementary schools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Harvey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Harvey include: Coolidge Middle School vs. Rosa L Parks Middle School, Rosa L Parks Middle School vs. Coolidge Middle School
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