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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 1,065 students at Haugan Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, 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.
Graham A Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4436 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
344
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Owens Community Academy Es
publicmiddlePK-8
12302 S State St, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Gregory Math & Sci Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
3715 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
287
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Gray Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3730 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
1
Rating
Students
1,000
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Grimes Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5450 W 64Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
1
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Gresham Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8524 S Green St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
332
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hendricks Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
4316 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
217
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hamline Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4747 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
582
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Gillespie Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9301 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hammond Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2819 W 21St Pl, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
259
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bret Harte Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1556 E 56Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Haugan Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4540 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1
Rating
Students
1,065
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Harvard Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7525 S Harvard Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hearst Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4640 S Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
1
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hedges Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4747 S Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Henderson Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
246
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hefferan Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4409 W Wilcox St, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
214
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Herzl Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3711 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
1%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Henry Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4250 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hibbard Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
3244 W Ainslie St, Chicago, IL 60625
1
Rating
Students
924
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
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.