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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 Score38%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 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 1,384 students at Disney Elem Magnet 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.
Mount Greenwood Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
10841 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60655
2.2
Rating
Students
1,182
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Waters Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4540 N Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
2.2
Rating
Students
702
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
publicmiddlePK-8
4034 W 56Th St, Chicago, IL 60629
2.1
Rating
Students
542
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Disney Elem Magnet School
publicmiddlePK-8
4140 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60613
2.1
Rating
Students
1,384
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
publicmiddlePK-8
1940 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
2.1
Rating
Students
280
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad
publicmiddleK-8
6024 W Warwick Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
2.1
Rating
Students
831
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Haines Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
247 W 23Rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60616
2
Rating
Students
461
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lasalle Elem Language Academy
publicmiddleK-8
1734 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60614
2
Rating
Students
456
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Canty Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3740 N Panama Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
2
Rating
Students
791
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Drummond Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1845 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622
1.9
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd
publicmiddleK-8
820 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607
1.9
Rating
Students
547
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Jamieson Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5650 N Mozart St, Chicago, IL 60659
1.9
Rating
Students
825
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Burroughs Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3542 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1.9
Rating
Students
303
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Harriet Tubman Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2851 N Seminary Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
1.8
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago
publicmiddlePK-8
2230 W Mclean Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1.8
Rating
Students
889
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Burr Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
1621 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1.8
Rating
Students
465
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Edison Park Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
6220 N Olcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
1.8
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Audubon Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3500 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1.8
Rating
Students
606
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Budlong Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2701 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1.8
Rating
Students
776
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Greeley Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
832 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
1.7
Rating
Students
331
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
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.