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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 Score52%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 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 1,194 students at Healy Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Edgebrook Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6525 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
3
Rating
Students
554
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ebinger Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
7350 W Pratt Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
2.9
Rating
Students
693
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
publicmiddleK-8
533 W 27Th St, Chicago, IL 60616
2.8
Rating
Students
528
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bell Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
3730 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
2.8
Rating
Students
902
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
0%
Coonley Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
4046 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60618
2.7
Rating
Students
723
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
0%
Blaine Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1420 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613
2.7
Rating
Students
639
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hamilton Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1650 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
2.7
Rating
Students
486
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ravenswood Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4332 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60613
2.7
Rating
Students
522
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alcott Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2625 N Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614
2.6
Rating
Students
567
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stone Elem Scholastic Academy
publicmiddleK-8
6239 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60659
2.6
Rating
Students
553
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chicago World Language Academy
publicmiddleK-8
1340 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607
2.6
Rating
Students
449
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
0%
Healy Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
3010 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
2.6
Rating
Students
1,194
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kinzie Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5625 S Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
2.6
Rating
Students
637
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stem Magnet Academy Elem
publicmiddleK-8
1522 W Fillmore St, Chicago, IL 60607
2.6
Rating
Students
397
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bronzeville Scholastic Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
4934 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
2.5
Rating
Students
119
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sauganash Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6040 N Kilpatrick Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
2.5
Rating
Students
693
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-Association House
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1116 N Kedzie Ave Fl 4, Chicago, IL 60651
2.5
Rating
Students
105
Student-Teacher
52:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hancock College Preparatory Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
5437 W 64Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
2.5
Rating
Students
1,050
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pritzker Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2009 W Schiller St, Chicago, IL 60622
2.5
Rating
Students
674
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
0%
Iyc Chicago
publichighGrade 6-12
136 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
2.5
Rating
Students
37
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
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.