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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)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 559 students at Whitney Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, 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.
Wacker Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9746 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
217
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Wadsworth Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6650 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Webster Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4055 W Arthington St, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
183
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Westcott Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
409 W 80Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
387
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Wentworth Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1340 W 71St St, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
433
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Whistler Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
11533 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
242
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Whittier Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1900 W 23Rd St, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
221
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Joplin Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7931 S Honore St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Whitney Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2815 S Komensky Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
559
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Warren Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9239 S Jeffery Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Till Elem Math & Science Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
6543 S Champlain Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Woodson South Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4414 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
298
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Aldridge Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
630 E 131St St, Chicago, IL 60827
1
Rating
Students
257
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Yates Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1839 N Richmond St, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Depriest Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
419
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Young Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1434 N Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
417
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Foster Park Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8530 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
345
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
8324 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
249
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Mcnair Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4820 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
328
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Cullen Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
10650 S Eberhart Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
176
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
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.