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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)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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 917 students at Nightingale Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, 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.
Mozart Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2200 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
499
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Murray Elem Language Academy
publicmiddleK-8
5335 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
477
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Murphy Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3539 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
514
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Nash Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4837 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Neil Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8555 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
258
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Carver Primary School
publicmiddlePK-8
901 E 133Rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60827
1
Rating
Students
467
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
2%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Nightingale Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5250 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
917
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Nixon Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
2121 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
672
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Nobel Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4127 W Hirsch St, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
592
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Oglesby Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7646 S Green St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Armour Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
950 W 33Rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Okeeffe Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6940 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1
Rating
Students
572
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ogden Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
24 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610
1
Rating
Students
819
Student-Teacher
204:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Otis Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
525 N Armour St, Chicago, IL 60642
1
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Otoole Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6550 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
309
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Piccolo Elem Specialty School
publicmiddlePK-8
1040 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
643
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Park Manor Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7037 S Rhodes Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Parker Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
6800 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Parkside Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
6938 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Washington H Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9130 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
273
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
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.