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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)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 1,520 students at Washington G High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, 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%
North-Grand High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4338 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
1,061
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
2%
Math Proficiency
0%
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl
publichighGrade 9-12
5101 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rickover Naval Academy High Schl
publichighGrade 9-12
5700 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bowen High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2710 E 89Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Raby High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3545 W Fulton Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
128
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
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
0%
Chicago Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3400 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1
Rating
Students
580
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
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
0%
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
0%
Barton Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
3000 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
1
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bright Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
10740 S Calhoun Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
236
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hay Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1018 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
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
0%
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
0%
Washington G High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3535 E 114Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
1,520
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
William Brown Magnet Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
54 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
232
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wells Community Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
936 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
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
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.