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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 922 students at Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy.
- ✓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.
Daley Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
5024 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
511
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Belmont-Cragin Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6112 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
518
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Madero Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3202 W 28Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
231
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sabin Elem Magnet School
publicmiddlePK-8
2216 W Hirsch St, Chicago, IL 60622
1
Rating
Students
354
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
2850 W 24Th Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
922
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Morton Elem Career Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
431 N Troy St, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Namaste Elem Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
3737 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
364
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Claremont Magnet Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2300 W 64Th St, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
N/A
James R Doolittle Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
535 E 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60616
1
Rating
Students
257
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Perez Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1241 W 19Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
291
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Ruiz Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2410 S Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
467
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Mcauliffe Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1841 N Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
523
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Brighton Park Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3825 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
298
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Asian Human Srvcs-Passage Chrtr
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1643 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
1
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Calmeca Acad Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3456 W 38Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
605
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
publicmiddlePK-8
2022 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
423
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Erie Elem Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1405 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1
Rating
Students
405
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Legacy Elem Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
3318 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Tarkington Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3330 W 71St St, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
791
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Polaris Elem Charter Academy
charter schoolmiddleK-8
620 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
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.