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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 Score24%
🎯 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 1,230 students at Westinghouse 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.
Zapata Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
2728 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1.3
Rating
Students
524
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad
publicmiddlePK-8
2723 N Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1.3
Rating
Students
763
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mosaic School Of Fine Arts
publicmiddlePK-8
6710 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
1.3
Rating
Students
746
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dixon Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
8306 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1.3
Rating
Students
412
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
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%
Casals Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3501 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
1.3
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
11:1
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%
Azuela Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
4707 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
1.3
Rating
Students
690
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
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%
Prussing Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
4650 N Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
1.2
Rating
Students
642
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
0%
Charles J Sahs Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5001 S Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
1.2
Rating
Students
262
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
0%
Learn Charter Excel Campus
charter schoolmiddleK-6
3021 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1.2
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lyon Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2941 N Mcvicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1.2
Rating
Students
988
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cardenas Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
2345 S Millard Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1.2
Rating
Students
764
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Reinberg Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3425 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1.2
Rating
Students
768
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sutherland Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
10015 S Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60643
1.2
Rating
Students
641
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pasteur Elem School
publicelementaryPK-4
5825 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1.2
Rating
Students
620
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Talcott Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1840 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60622
1.2
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hitch Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5625 N Mcvicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
1.2
Rating
Students
495
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Great Lakes Academy Charter Es
charter schoolmiddleK-8
8401 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1.2
Rating
Students
538
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
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.