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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)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 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 1,777 students at Mather 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.
Mollison Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4415 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
237
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Moos Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1711 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Marshall Metropolitan High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3250 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
239
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mather High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5835 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
1
Rating
Students
1,777
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Morrill Elem Math & Sci School
publicmiddlePK-8
6011 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
600
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brown R Elem Community Acad
publicmiddlePK-8
12607 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mount Vernon Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
10540 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
245
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mozart Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2200 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
499
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Murray Elem Language Academy
publicmiddleK-8
5335 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
477
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
0%
Murphy Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3539 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
514
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nash Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4837 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Neil Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8555 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
258
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carver Primary School
publicmiddlePK-8
901 E 133Rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60827
1
Rating
Students
467
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
2%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nightingale Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5250 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
917
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nixon Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
2121 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
672
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nobel Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4127 W Hirsch St, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
592
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oglesby Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7646 S Green St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Armour Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
950 W 33Rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Okeeffe Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6940 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1
Rating
Students
572
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Morgan Park High School
publichighGrade 7-12
1744 W Pryor Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
1,349
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
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.