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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)5 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 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 1,135 students at Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Cics - Wrightwood
charter schoolmiddleK-8
8130 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
1
Rating
Students
614
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Learn Chtr - 7Th Campus
charter schoolelementaryK-5
3021 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1
Rating
Students
144
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-Community Youth Dev Inst Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
7836 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
1
Rating
Students
94
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Noble Campus
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1010 N Noble St, Chicago, IL 60642
1
Rating
Students
696
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Learn Chtr - Butler
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1132 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
475
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cics - West Belden Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-8
2245 N Mcvicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
520
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Aspira Charter - Early College Pr
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
3986 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1313 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
276
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-8
4818 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60644
1
Rating
Students
649
Student-Teacher
162:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-Olive Harvey Mid College Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
1
Rating
Students
128
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-Mckinley-Lakeside Leadership
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2920 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
1
Rating
Students
103
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Drw Trading Col
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
931 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
1
Rating
Students
323
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cics - Bond Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-6
13300 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60827
1
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
5321 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1
Rating
Students
1,135
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-Albizu Campos Puerto Rican
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2739 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
1
Rating
Students
184
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yccs-Progressive Leadership Acad
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6620 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
1
Rating
Students
122
Student-Teacher
61:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cics - Basil Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1816 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609
1
Rating
Students
541
Student-Teacher
41:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Baker Campus
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2710 E 89Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
1
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1615 S Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1
Rating
Students
258
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6350 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
1
Rating
Students
529
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
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.