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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)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 1,244 students at Schurz High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Spry Elem Community School
publicmiddlePK-8
2400 S Marshall Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stevenson Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8010 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
1
Rating
Students
1,206
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
0%
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
publicmiddlePK-8
214 N Lavergne Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad
publicmiddlePK-8
4320 W 5Th Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
203
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stowe Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3444 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
558
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
0%
Schurz High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
1
Rating
Students
1,244
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sullivan Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8331 S Mackinaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
439
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thorp J N Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
296
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Swift Elem Specialty School
publicmiddlePK-8
5900 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
1
Rating
Students
533
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Taylor Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9912 S Avenue H, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr
publicmiddlePK-8
8344 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tilton Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
223 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Monarcas Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
5815 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
797
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
0%
Manley Career Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2935 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
193
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School
publicmiddleK-8
9510 S Prospect Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
241
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lavizzo Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
138 W 109Th St, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Steinmetz College Prep Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
3030 N Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1
Rating
Students
1,230
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Volta Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4950 N Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1
Rating
Students
739
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Walsh Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2015 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
245
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wacker Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
9746 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
217
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
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.