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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 3,099 students at Curie Metropolitan 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.
Mcnair Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4820 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
328
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cullen Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
10650 S Eberhart Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
176
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hay Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1018 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wells Community Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
936 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Curie Metropolitan High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4959 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
3,099
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
7511 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
1
Rating
Students
542
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lee Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
6448 S Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
581
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
0%
Green W Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1150 W 96Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
267
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ward L Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
646 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Finkl Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2332 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
240
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center
publicmiddlePK-8
160 W Wendell St, Chicago, IL 60610
1
Rating
Students
351
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Little Village Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2620 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
575
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ariel Elem Community Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1119 E 46Th St, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
364
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Langford A Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6010 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
181
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lara Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
4619 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
362
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
249 E 37Th St, Chicago, IL 60653
1
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Telpochcalli Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2832 W 24Th Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
209
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Woodlawn Elem Community School
publicmiddlePK-6
6657 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
167
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
publichighGrade 7-12
1920 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
549
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
West Park Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1425 N Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
442
Student-Teacher
10:1
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.