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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 Score23%
🎯 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 988 students at Lyon 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.
Pickard Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2301 W 21St Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
1.3
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Palmer Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5051 N Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
1.3
Rating
Students
746
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Dixon Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8306 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1.3
Rating
Students
412
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Charles J Sahs Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5001 S Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
1.2
Rating
Students
262
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Learn Charter Excel Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-6
3021 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1.2
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Great Lakes Academy Charter Es
charter schoolmiddleK-8
8401 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1.2
Rating
Students
538
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Durkin Park Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8445 S Kolin Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
1.2
Rating
Students
679
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sutherland Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
10015 S Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60643
1.2
Rating
Students
641
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Cardenas Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2345 S Millard Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1.2
Rating
Students
764
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Reinberg Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3425 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1.2
Rating
Students
768
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Prussing Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
4650 N Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
1.2
Rating
Students
642
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Talcott Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1840 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60622
1.2
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lyon Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2941 N Mcvicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1.2
Rating
Students
988
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hitch Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5625 N Mcvicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
1.2
Rating
Students
495
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hale Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6140 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
1.2
Rating
Students
791
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bateman Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4220 N Richmond St, Chicago, IL 60618
1.2
Rating
Students
904
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Carnegie Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
1414 E 61St Pl, Chicago, IL 60637
1.2
Rating
Students
389
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
8247 S Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
1.1
Rating
Students
281
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
1003 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60622
1.1
Rating
Students
260
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad
publicmiddlePK-8
700 W Willow St, Chicago, IL 60614
1.1
Rating
Students
330
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
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.