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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 Score49%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 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 1,194 students at Healy Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, 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.
Coonley Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
4046 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60618
2.7
Rating
Students
723
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Blaine Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1420 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613
2.7
Rating
Students
639
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Healy Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
3010 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
2.6
Rating
Students
1,194
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Stem Magnet Academy Elem
publicmiddleK-8
1522 W Fillmore St, Chicago, IL 60607
2.6
Rating
Students
397
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Chicago World Language Academy
publicmiddleK-8
1340 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607
2.6
Rating
Students
449
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Kinzie Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5625 S Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
2.6
Rating
Students
637
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Alcott Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2625 N Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614
2.6
Rating
Students
567
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Stone Elem Scholastic Academy
publicmiddleK-8
6239 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60659
2.6
Rating
Students
553
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sauganash Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6040 N Kilpatrick Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
2.5
Rating
Students
693
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Pritzker Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2009 W Schiller St, Chicago, IL 60622
2.5
Rating
Students
674
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Oriole Park Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5424 N Oketo Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
2.4
Rating
Students
617
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Solomon Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6206 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
2.4
Rating
Students
323
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Norwood Park Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5900 N Nina Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
2.4
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Wildwood Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6950 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
2.4
Rating
Students
512
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lasalle Ii Lang Acad Elem Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
1148 N Honore St, Chicago, IL 60622
2.3
Rating
Students
589
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Nettelhorst Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3252 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
2.3
Rating
Students
653
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Mitchell Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2233 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60612
2.3
Rating
Students
446
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Beaubien Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5025 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
2.3
Rating
Students
1,004
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
N/A
South Loop Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1601 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60616
2.2
Rating
Students
847
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
N/A
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
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.