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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)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 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 1,144 students at Roosevelt High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Phillips Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
244 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
467
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sawyer Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5248 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
885
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ashe Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8505 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
387
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
publicmiddlePK-8
8716 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
351
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sayre Elem Language Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1850 N Newland Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
1
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
0%
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
publicmiddlePK-8
4600 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Schmid Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9755 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
195
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Schubert Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
2727 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
568
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
0%
Corliss High School
publichighGrade 9-12
821 E 103Rd St, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
430
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sherman Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1000 W 52Nd St, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
225
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Clemente Community Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
1147 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1
Rating
Students
745
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sherwood Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
245 W 57Th St, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
204
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mireles Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
9000 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
546
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jackson M Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
917 W 88Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
305
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
11140 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
515
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shoesmith Elem School
publicmiddleK-6
1330 E 50Th St, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
294
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shields Elem School
publicelementaryPK-4
4250 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
439
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Roosevelt High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3436 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1
Rating
Students
1,144
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
0%
Smyth J Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1059 W 13Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
348
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stagg Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7424 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
2%
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.