Overview

V H Nelson Elementary School is a public school in Niles, IL, offering 2 sports. It is one of 5 elementary schools in East Maine School District 63.

School Rating

V H Nelson Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
3/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

8901 North Ozanam Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
School leader: Lauren Leitao
(847) 965-0050
(847) 965-7630
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