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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 Score9%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 558 students at Stowe Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, 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.
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
214 N Lavergne Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad
publicmiddlePK-8
4320 W 5Th Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
203
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Stowe Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3444 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
558
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sullivan Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8331 S Mackinaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
439
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Thorp J N Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
296
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Swift Elem Specialty School
publicmiddlePK-8
5900 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
1
Rating
Students
533
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
William Brown Magnet Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
54 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
232
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Haley Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
11411 S Eggleston Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Joplin Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7931 S Honore St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Whittier Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1900 W 23Rd St, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
221
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Whistler Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
11533 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
242
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Barton Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Wentworth Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1340 W 71St St, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
433
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Westcott Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
409 W 80Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
387
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Webster Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4055 W Arthington St, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
183
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Brennemann Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4251 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
1
Rating
Students
482
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
7736 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1
Rating
Students
513
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Wadsworth Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6650 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Brownell Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
6741 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
165
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Tilton Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
223 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
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.