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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 1,762 students at Thomas Kelly College Preparatory.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
3030 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
publichighGrade 9-12
7740 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
183
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pilsen Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1420 W 17Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
217
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Johnson Steam Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
1420 S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
209
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kershaw Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6450 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
226
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kilmer Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6700 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
1
Rating
Students
790
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hubbard High School
publichighGrade 9-12
6200 S Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
1,710
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hyde Park Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
6220 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
838
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kipling Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9351 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
237
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Julian High School
publichighGrade 9-12
10330 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl Ctr
publicmiddlePK-8
1501 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
1
Rating
Students
256
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kozminski Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
936 E 54Th St, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
275
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hughes L Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
240 W 104Th St, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
431
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lawndale Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
3500 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
191
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lewis Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1431 N Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr
publicmiddlePK-8
4420 N Beacon St, Chicago, IL 60640
1
Rating
Students
266
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Libby Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5300 S Loomis Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
275
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kennedy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
6325 W 56Th St, Chicago, IL 60638
1
Rating
Students
1,647
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
publichighGrade 9-12
4136 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
1,762
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kelvyn Park High School
publichighGrade 7-12
4343 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
577
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
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.