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Best Middle Schools in Chicago, Illinois
Compare 452 middle schools in Chicago. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
452
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
327,482
Total Students
Across Chicago
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
452 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score68%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,139 students at Skinner Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Middle Schools in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois offers 452 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School
publicmiddleGrade 1-8
3020 W 108Th St, Chicago, IL 60655
4.6
Rating
Students
222
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr
publicmiddleK-8
4929 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
4.4
Rating
Students
265
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Decatur Classical Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
7030 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
4.3
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Skinner North Elem Sch
publicmiddleK-8
640 W Scott St, Chicago, IL 60610
4.1
Rating
Students
515
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch
publicmiddleK-8
8 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609
3.9
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr
publicmiddlePK-8
8101 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60620
3.9
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lincoln Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
615 W Kemper Pl, Chicago, IL 60614
3.6
Rating
Students
868
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Mcdade Elem Classical School
publicmiddleK-8
8801 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
3.4
Rating
Students
207
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Skinner Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
111 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60607
3.4
Rating
Students
1,139
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy
publicmiddleK-8
3319 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
3.4
Rating
Students
642
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Mayer Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2250 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
3.2
Rating
Students
707
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Burley Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
1630 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
3.1
Rating
Students
494
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Poe Elem Classical School
publicmiddleK-8
10538 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
3.1
Rating
Students
224
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Prescott Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
1632 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
3.1
Rating
Students
463
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Edgebrook Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6525 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
3
Rating
Students
554
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ebinger Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
7350 W Pratt Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
2.9
Rating
Students
693
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
publicmiddleK-8
533 W 27Th St, Chicago, IL 60616
2.8
Rating
Students
528
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bell Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
3730 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
2.8
Rating
Students
902
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ravenswood Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4332 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60613
2.7
Rating
Students
522
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Coonley Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
4046 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60618
2.7
Rating
Students
723
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many middle schools are in Chicago, Illinois?
There are several middle schools in Chicago, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.
What is the best middle school in Chicago?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated middle schools in Chicago include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all middle schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Chicago?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Chicago is 14.3:1.