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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
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.
Penn Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
218
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
3200 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
1
Rating
Students
439
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Peterson Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5510 N Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1
Rating
Students
913
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C
publicmiddlePK-6
650 E 85Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
216
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Tanner Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7350 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Pullman Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
11311 S Forrestville Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
303
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec Schl
publicmiddlePK-8
834 E 50Th St, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ray Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5631 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
613
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Reilly Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3650 W School St, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
539
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ruggles Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7831 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
290
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Revere Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1010 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
184
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sawyer Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5248 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
885
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ashe Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8505 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
387
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
publicmiddlePK-8
8716 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
351
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sayre Elem Language Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1850 N Newland Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
1
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
publicmiddlePK-8
4600 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Schmid Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9755 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
195
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sherman Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1000 W 52Nd St, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
225
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sherwood Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
245 W 57Th St, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
204
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Mireles Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
9000 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
546
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math0%
ELA10%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)16
Moderate (15-20:1)4
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 913 students at Peterson Elem School
- Best ratio: 7:1
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 4.6 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.