Best High Schools in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL

High schools
4
Students
2,959
Avg actual
9%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Brighton Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Noble St Chtr - Mansueto

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students

2. Thomas Kelly College Preparatory

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students

Best Middle Schools in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL

Middle schools
2
Students
838
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
13%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Brighton Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Shields Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,790
Avg actual
13%
Avg projected
10%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Brighton Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Stem Magnet Academy Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 395 Students

2. Burroughs Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students

3. Columbia Explorers Elem Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 744 Students

4. Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 534 Students

5. Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 415 Students

6. Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 651 Students

7. Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 523 Students

8. Shields Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students

9. Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 143 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Brighton Park, Chicago, IL has a total population of 35,695 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL

7,587

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brighton Park, Chicago, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

21.86 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

3.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

18.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brighton Park, Chicago, IL.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,857 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Brighton Park, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL

How many schools are in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL?

Brighton Park, Chicago, IL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,587 students in total.

How do schools in Brighton Park perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in Brighton Park score 14% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in Brighton Park meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brighton Park?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Brighton Park, Chicago, IL

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  • Projected: 12%
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  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 11%
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  • Projected: 12%
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  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Archer Heights, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New City, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 12%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 11%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations