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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 Score37%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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 2,268 students at Kenwood Academy High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
publichighGrade 7-12
6130 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
2.1
Rating
Students
1,316
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
0%
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
publicmiddlePK-8
1940 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
2.1
Rating
Students
280
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lasalle Elem Language Academy
publicmiddleK-8
1734 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60614
2
Rating
Students
456
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
0%
Canty Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3740 N Panama Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
2
Rating
Students
791
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
0%
Haines Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
247 W 23Rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60616
2
Rating
Students
461
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
0%
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd
publicmiddleK-8
820 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607
1.9
Rating
Students
547
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kenwood Academy High School
publichighGrade 7-12
5015 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1.9
Rating
Students
2,268
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jamieson Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5650 N Mozart St, Chicago, IL 60659
1.9
Rating
Students
825
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
0%
Burroughs Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3542 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1.9
Rating
Students
303
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
0%
Drummond Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1845 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622
1.9
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chicago Hs For The Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
2714 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622
1.9
Rating
Students
578
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harriet Tubman Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2851 N Seminary Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
1.8
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
0%
Audubon Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3500 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1.8
Rating
Students
606
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
0%
Budlong Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2701 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1.8
Rating
Students
776
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
0%
Horizon Science Acad-Mckinley Pk
charter schoolhighK-12
2245 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
1.8
Rating
Students
873
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
0%
Burr Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
1621 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1.8
Rating
Students
465
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edison Park Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
6220 N Olcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
1.8
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago
publicmiddlePK-8
2230 W Mclean Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1.8
Rating
Students
889
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
0%
Farnsworth Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5414 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
1.7
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
0%
Greeley Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
832 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
1.7
Rating
Students
331
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
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.