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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)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 1,206 students at Stevenson 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.
Depriest Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
419
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Yates Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1839 N Richmond St, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
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
Woodson South Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4414 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
298
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
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
Warren Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9239 S Jeffery Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Stagg Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7424 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
2%
Math Proficiency
N/A
William Brown Magnet Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
54 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
232
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Swift Elem Specialty School
publicmiddlePK-8
5900 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
1
Rating
Students
533
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Thorp J N Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
296
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sullivan Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8331 S Mackinaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
439
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Stowe Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3444 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
558
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad
publicmiddlePK-8
4320 W 5Th Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
203
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
214 N Lavergne Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bouchet Elem Math & Science Acad
publicmiddlePK-8
7355 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
1
Rating
Students
660
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Stevenson Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8010 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
1
Rating
Students
1,206
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Spry Elem Community School
publicmiddlePK-8
2400 S Marshall Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Jackson M Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
917 W 88Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
305
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Shoesmith Elem School
publicmiddleK-6
1330 E 50Th St, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
294
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
11140 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
515
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
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.