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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)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 1,065 students at Haugan Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Gillespie Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9301 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hammond Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2819 W 21St Pl, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
259
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bret Harte Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1556 E 56Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Haugan Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4540 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1
Rating
Students
1,065
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harvard Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7525 S Harvard Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hearst Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4640 S Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
1
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hedges Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4747 S Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Henderson Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
246
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hefferan Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4409 W Wilcox St, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
214
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harlan Community Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
9652 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
220
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Herzl Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3711 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
1%
Math Proficiency
0%
Henry Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4250 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hibbard Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
3244 W Ainslie St, Chicago, IL 60625
1
Rating
Students
924
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Higgins Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
11710 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
271
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
King Academy Of Social Justice
publicmiddlePK-8
644 W 71St St, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
213
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Howe Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
720 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
0%
Holmes Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
955 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
166
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hoyne Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8905 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
230
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hughes C Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4247 W 15Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
169
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Irving Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
749 S Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
310
Student-Teacher
13:1
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.