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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 Score10%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)20 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 581 students at Lee Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, 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.
Hay Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1018 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
7511 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
1
Rating
Students
542
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lee Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
6448 S Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
581
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Green W Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1150 W 96Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
267
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ward L Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
646 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Finkl Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2332 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
240
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center
publicmiddlePK-8
160 W Wendell St, Chicago, IL 60610
1
Rating
Students
351
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Little Village Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2620 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
575
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ariel Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1119 E 46Th St, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
364
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Langford A Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6010 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
181
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lara Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
4619 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
362
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
249 E 37Th St, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Telpochcalli Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2832 W 24Th Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
209
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Woodlawn Elem Community School
publicmiddlePK-6
6657 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
167
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
West Park Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1425 N Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
442
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Fairfield Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
6201 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
492
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Northwest Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5252 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
532
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Hampton Elem Fine & Perf Arts Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
3434 W 77Th St, Chicago, IL 60652
1
Rating
Students
463
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Christopher Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
5042 S Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ashburn Community Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8300 S Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
1
Rating
Students
324
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
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.