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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 Score27%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 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 1,571 students at Senn High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Hayt Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1518 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
1.4
Rating
Students
851
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
Holden Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1104 W 31St St, Chicago, IL 60608
1.4
Rating
Students
407
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont
charter schoolhighK-10
2456 N Mango Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
1.4
Rating
Students
785
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jahn Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3149 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
1.4
Rating
Students
360
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cics - Avalon/South Shore
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1501 E 83Rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60619
1.4
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kellogg Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
9241 S Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60643
1.4
Rating
Students
299
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
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%
National Teachers Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
1.4
Rating
Students
795
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Linne Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3221 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1.4
Rating
Students
687
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Smyser Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4310 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1.4
Rating
Students
773
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington G Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3611 E 114Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
1.4
Rating
Students
571
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dirksen Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8601 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
1.4
Rating
Students
1,263
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Goudy Technology Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
5120 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
1.4
Rating
Students
491
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cics - Washington Pk Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-8
110 E 61St St, Chicago, IL 60637
1.4
Rating
Students
493
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
Disney Ii Magnet Hs
publichighGrade 7-12
3900 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1.3
Rating
Students
738
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westinghouse High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3223 W Franklin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
1.3
Rating
Students
1,230
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
0%
Columbia Explorers Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
4520 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
1.3
Rating
Students
718
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pickard Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2301 W 21St Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
1.3
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rogers Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
7345 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
1.3
Rating
Students
790
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
0%
Senn High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5900 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
1.3
Rating
Students
1,571
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
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.