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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 Score31%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 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 4,487 students at Taft High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Locke A Elem Charter Academy
charter schoolmiddleK-8
3141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
1.7
Rating
Students
346
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
0%
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies
publicmiddlePK-8
2110 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
1.7
Rating
Students
1,304
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
0%
Twain Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5134 S Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
1.7
Rating
Students
850
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
0%
Black Magnet Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
9101 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1.6
Rating
Students
336
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
0%
West Ridge Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6700 N Whipple St, Chicago, IL 60645
1.6
Rating
Students
683
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
0%
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center
publicmiddleK-8
225 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
1.6
Rating
Students
348
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
0%
Grissom Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
12810 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL 60633
1.6
Rating
Students
287
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Garvy J Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
5225 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
1.6
Rating
Students
736
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
0%
Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
publicmiddlePK-8
1423 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
1.6
Rating
Students
1,116
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
0%
Earhart Elem Opt For Knowl School
publicmiddleK-8
1710 E 93Rd St, Chicago, IL 60617
1.6
Rating
Students
195
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Amundsen High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5110 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1.6
Rating
Students
1,507
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Inter-American Elem Magnet School
publicmiddlePK-8
851 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
1.6
Rating
Students
616
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1.6
Rating
Students
1,698
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Taft High School
publichighGrade 7-12
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
1.6
Rating
Students
4,487
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1700 W 83Rd St, Chicago, IL 60620
1.5
Rating
Students
472
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
0%
Belding Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4257 N Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
1.5
Rating
Students
609
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chappell Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2135 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1.5
Rating
Students
598
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
0%
Byrne Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
5329 S Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
1.5
Rating
Students
619
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
0%
Onahan Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6634 W Raven St, Chicago, IL 60631
1.5
Rating
Students
657
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
0%
Talman Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5450 S Talman Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1.4
Rating
Students
332
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
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.