Ray Elementary School

Ray Elementary School offers a space where all people can learn and thrive.

Ray Elementary School provides a safe environment for students.

Ray Elementary School offers courses in Reading and Math.

Ray Elementary School offers plenty of fun after school activities.

Ray Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

5631 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL

Hyde Park Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

4.0

2.8

541 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Megan Thole

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
25%

Reading Proficiency
37%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

25%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 42	Full Time Teachers 42
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

613:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.7%	Female 49.3%
Black 59.3%	Hispanic 17.5%
White 13%	Asian 5.4%
Two or more races 3.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0

1/16/2026

The students are pretty diverse which makes them really appreciate any cultures, but the academic was so behind (at least I feel like it is so behind).

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1.0 parent

12/4/2025

Do not send your child to this school. The reputation Ray School has does not hold up to what it is today.Ignore the diversity you see on the playground. Ignore the Friends of Ray group. Ignore the Meet the Principal invites (DEFINITELY ignore this!)Instead imagine this: Imagine your child is slamme...

1.0 parent

9/23/2025

There are great teachers at Ray but the all work in silos because the principal is very weak. Communication is close to nonexistent. The Principal pushes out families and educators who question anything about the school. There is little to none of the extras that make for a great elementary school l...

3.0 parent

8/16/2025

My daughter will be attending Ray Elementary School for a short period of time. There was an appointment time given by the administrative office. I came with my daughter for enrollment. The admin and school nurse was there to greet us. So very kind and professional. Some of the teachers even took ti...

1.0 parent

5/13/2025

Ray is not the school that it once was. My child has been a student at Ray since 1st grade. When we first selected this school there was a goof principal and what I identified as goof and supportive staff. The now principal, Gayle Neely, is awful. She is arrogant and disrespectful to both students a...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Hyde Park Academy High School

9th to 12th
Public

Kenwood Academy High School

7th to 12th
Public

A-

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Midway Plaisance Park

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Ice Skating Rink

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Jackson Park

Baseball/Softball
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Promontory Point

Trails
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Sycamore Playlot Park

Playground

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60637 Hyde Park

Ray Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 541 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Ray Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $585,569. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hyde Park Academy High School, Kenwood Academy High School, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ray Elementary School.

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