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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 736 students at Sandoval Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Ward L Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
646 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Finkl Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2332 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
240
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fairfield Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
6201 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
492
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
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
0%
Beethoven Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
25 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
333
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Beidler Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3151 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
232
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
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
0%
Ashburn Community Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8300 S Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
1
Rating
Students
324
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Phoenix Military Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
145 S Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
6006 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
0%
Christopher Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
5042 S Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bond Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7050 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
233
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hampton Elem Fine & Perf Arts Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
3434 W 77Th St, Chicago, IL 60652
1
Rating
Students
463
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
0%
Northwest Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5252 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
532
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sandoval Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
5534 S Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
736
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bennett Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
10115 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
312
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chicago Military Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
3519 S Giles Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
209
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lara Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
4619 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
362
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brownell Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
6741 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
165
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Langford A Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6010 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
181
Student-Teacher
9:1
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.