Illinois›Cook County›Chicago
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)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)7 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 1,137 students at Cics - Longwood Campus.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Cics - Longwood Campus
charter schoolhighGrade 3-12
1309 W 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
1
Rating
Students
1,137
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs West
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
4909 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
80
Student-Teacher
40:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Perspectives Chtr - Hs Of Tech
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
8522 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Learn Chtr - Middle School
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
3021 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
176
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-West Town Academy Alt Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
500 N Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
115
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark Ms Acad
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
3645 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-Latino Youth Alternative Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2001 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
1
Rating
Students
174
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
821 E 103Rd St, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
695
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cics - Bucktown Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-8
2235 N Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1
Rating
Students
518
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Pritzker Col Prep
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
4131 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
993
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-8
8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
0%
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2989 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
426
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
8748 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs Chtr - Chatham
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
9035 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1
Rating
Students
104
Student-Teacher
34:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
8164 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
281
Student-Teacher
35:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-Innovations Of Arts Integr
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
17 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602
1
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
32:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Muchin College Prep
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602
1
Rating
Students
909
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cics - Irving Park Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-8
3820 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1817 W 80Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-Cca Academy Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1231 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
124
Student-Teacher
62:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
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.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
Verified with NCES & state education agency data
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.