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Best Schools in Chicago, Illinois
Compare 629 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
629
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
327,482
Total Students
Across Chicago
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
629 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score77%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)14 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 4,604 students at Lane Technical High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Payton College Preparatory Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
1034 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
4.8
Rating
Students
1,260
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jones College Prep High School
publichighGrade 9-12
700 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
4.6
Rating
Students
1,954
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
0%
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School
publicmiddleGrade 1-8
3020 W 108Th St, Chicago, IL 60655
4.6
Rating
Students
222
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
0%
Young Magnet High School
publichighGrade 7-12
211 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60607
4.5
Rating
Students
2,223
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
0%
Northside College Preparatory Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
5501 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
4.5
Rating
Students
1,061
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr
publicmiddleK-8
4929 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
4.4
Rating
Students
265
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lane Technical High School
publichighGrade 7-12
2501 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618
4.4
Rating
Students
4,604
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
0%
Decatur Classical Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
7030 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
4.3
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
0%
Skinner North Elem Sch
publicmiddleK-8
640 W Scott St, Chicago, IL 60610
4.1
Rating
Students
515
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch
publicmiddleK-8
8 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609
3.9
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr
publicmiddlePK-8
8101 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60620
3.9
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lincoln Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
615 W Kemper Pl, Chicago, IL 60614
3.6
Rating
Students
868
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
0%
Skinner Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
111 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60607
3.4
Rating
Students
1,139
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mcdade Elem Classical School
publicmiddleK-8
8801 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
3.4
Rating
Students
207
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy
publicmiddleK-8
3319 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
3.4
Rating
Students
642
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mayer Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2250 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
3.2
Rating
Students
707
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
0%
Prescott Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
1632 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
3.1
Rating
Students
463
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Burley Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
1630 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
3.1
Rating
Students
494
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
0%
Poe Elem Classical School
publicmiddleK-8
10538 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
3.1
Rating
Students
224
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brooks College Prep Academy Hs
publichighGrade 7-12
250 E 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60628
3
Rating
Students
1,007
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois is home to 629 schools serving over 327,482 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chicago, Illinois?
There are 629 schools in Chicago, serving 327,482 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Chicago?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Chicago include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary 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.