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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 Score22%
🎯 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 988 students at Lyon Elem School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
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%
Mcdowell Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1419 E 89Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
1.2
Rating
Students
112
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hale Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
6140 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
1.2
Rating
Students
791
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carnegie Elem School
publicmiddleK-8
1414 E 61St Pl, Chicago, IL 60637
1.2
Rating
Students
389
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bateman Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
4220 N Richmond St, Chicago, IL 60618
1.2
Rating
Students
904
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
0%
Colemon J Elem Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1441 W 119Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
1.1
Rating
Students
166
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
North River Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3729 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
1.1
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Portage Park Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5330 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
1.1
Rating
Students
933
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1443 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
1.1
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood
charter schoolelementaryPK-5
1119 E 46Th St, Chicago, IL 60653
1.1
Rating
Students
304
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dever Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3436 N Osceola Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
1.1
Rating
Students
733
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
0%
Clark G R Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
1045 S Monitor Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1.1
Rating
Students
134
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Evergreen Academy Elem School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3537 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60609
1.1
Rating
Students
191
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
0%
Christopher House Chrt Es
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
5235 W Belden St, Chicago, IL 60639
1.1
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
1003 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60622
1.1
Rating
Students
260
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chicago Hs For Agricult Sciences
publichighGrade 9-12
3857 W 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60655
1.1
Rating
Students
827
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
8247 S Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
1.1
Rating
Students
281
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Garcia Lorca Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
3231 N Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1.1
Rating
Students
637
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carson Elem School
publicmiddlePK-8
5516 S Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
1.1
Rating
Students
724
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
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.