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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 Score8%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)20 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 790 students at Kilmer 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.
Higgins Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
11710 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
271
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
King Academy Of Social Justice
publicmiddlePK-8
644 W 71St St, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
213
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Howe Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
720 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Holmes Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
955 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
166
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hoyne Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8905 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
230
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hughes C Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4247 W 15Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
169
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Irving Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
749 S Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
310
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
3030 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Pilsen Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1420 W 17Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
217
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Johnson Steam Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
1420 S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
209
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Kershaw Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6450 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
226
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Kilmer Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6700 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
1
Rating
Students
790
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Kipling Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9351 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
237
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl Ctr
publicmiddlePK-8
1501 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
1
Rating
Students
256
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Kozminski Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
936 E 54Th St, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
275
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hughes L Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
240 W 104Th St, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
431
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lawndale Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
3500 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
191
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lewis Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1431 N Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr
publicmiddlePK-8
4420 N Beacon St, Chicago, IL 60640
1
Rating
Students
266
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Libby Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5300 S Loomis Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
275
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
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.