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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 Score11%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 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 1,107 students at Catalyst Charter - Maria Es.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Rowe Elementary
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1424 N Cleaver St, Chicago, IL 60642
1
Rating
Students
617
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
0%
Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Es
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
6936 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
1
Rating
Students
349
Student-Teacher
49:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
South Shore Intl Col Prep Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
1955 E 75Th St, Chicago, IL 60649
1
Rating
Students
625
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shields Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
2611 W 48Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
1
Rating
Students
330
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
Goode Stem Academy Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
7651 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
1
Rating
Students
991
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ijla Charter High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2570 S Blue Island, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
95
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Catalyst Charter - Maria Es
charter schoolhighK-12
6727 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
1,107
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Legal Prep Academy Charter Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
4319 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
210
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Crane Medical Prep Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
2245 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
295
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 5-12
11816 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Back Of The Yards Ib Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
2111 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
1,039
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
0%
Intrinsic Charter High School
charter schoolhighGrade 7-12
4540 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
1
Rating
Students
993
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sadlowski Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
3930 E 105Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
655
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
Richardson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
6018 S Karlov Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1
Rating
Students
844
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
0%
Moving Everest Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
416 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
755
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
charter schoolhighK-12
5401 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
712
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Walter Henri Dyett Hs For Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
555 E 51St St, Chicago, IL 60615
1
Rating
Students
538
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Chicago Bulls Prep
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2040 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
1,060
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
8522 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
838
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1454 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60642
1
Rating
Students
633
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
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.