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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 Score19%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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 933 students at Portage Park Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, 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.
Colemon J Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1441 W 119Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
1.1
Rating
Students
166
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Plamondon Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
2642 W 15Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
1.1
Rating
Students
92
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Christopher House Chrt Es
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
5235 W Belden St, Chicago, IL 60639
1.1
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Chicago Academy Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3400 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1.1
Rating
Students
548
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Minnie Minoso Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
3527 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609
1.1
Rating
Students
304
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Carson Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5516 S Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1.1
Rating
Students
724
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Dore Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7134 W 65Th St, Chicago, IL 60638
1.1
Rating
Students
745
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
North River Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3729 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1.1
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
14:1
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
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
Hurley Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3849 W 69Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60629
1.1
Rating
Students
748
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Evergreen Academy Elem School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3537 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60609
1.1
Rating
Students
191
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Clark G R Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1045 S Monitor Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1.1
Rating
Students
134
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1746 S Miller St, Chicago, IL 60608
1.1
Rating
Students
301
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Portage Park Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5330 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
1.1
Rating
Students
933
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Young Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1434 N Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
417
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
6006 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Till Elem Math & Science Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
6543 S Champlain Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Aldridge Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
630 E 131St St, Chicago, IL 60827
1
Rating
Students
257
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
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.