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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 Score8%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 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 791 students at Tarkington Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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
0%
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
0%
World Language High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3120 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
389
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alcott College Prep
publichighGrade 9-12
2957 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
373
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Providence-Englewood Elem Charter
charter schoolmiddleK-8
6515 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
428
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
0%
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
0%
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
0%
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
0%
Infinity Math Science & Tech Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
3120 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
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
0%
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
0%
Barbara A Sizemore Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-8
6547 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
231
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch
charter schoolmiddleK-8
7823 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Multicultural Arts High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3120 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60603
1
Rating
Students
734
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
School Of Social Justice Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
3120 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
269
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
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
0%
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
0%
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
0%
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
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.