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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 Score10%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 913 students at Peterson Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Ogden Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
24 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610
1
Rating
Students
819
Student-Teacher
204:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
0%
Otis Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
525 N Armour St, Chicago, IL 60642
1
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Otoole Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6550 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
309
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
0%
Piccolo Elem Specialty School
publicmiddlePK-8
1040 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
643
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
0%
Park Manor Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7037 S Rhodes Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Parker Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
6800 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Parkside Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
6938 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington H Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9130 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
273
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Peck Elem School
publicelementaryPK-4
3826 W 58Th St, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
777
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Penn Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
218
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
3200 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
1
Rating
Students
439
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Peterson Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5510 N Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1
Rating
Students
913
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C
publicmiddlePK-6
650 E 85Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
216
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tanner Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7350 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pullman Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
11311 S Forrestville Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
303
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
0%
Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec Schl
publicmiddlePK-8
834 E 50Th St, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ray Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5631 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
613
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Reilly Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3650 W School St, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
539
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ruggles Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7831 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
290
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Revere Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1010 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
184
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
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.