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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 Score9%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 1,520 students at Washington G High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
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%
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%
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%
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
0%
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
0%
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
0%
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
0%
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
0%
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
0%
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
0%
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
0%
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
0%
Bouchet Elem Math & Science Acad
publicmiddlePK-8
7355 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
1
Rating
Students
660
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy
publicmiddleK-8
9300 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
194
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
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
0%
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center
publicmiddlePK-8
160 W Wendell St, Chicago, IL 60610
1
Rating
Students
351
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
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.