Best Schools in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL
Brighton Park, Chicago, IL has 17 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 13 elementary) serving 14,069 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 10%, so schools in Brighton Park meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Brighton Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Curie Metropolitan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3178 Students
2. Noble St Chtr - Mansueto
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
3. Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL
The top middle schools in Brighton Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shields Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Brighton Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia Explorers Elem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 744 Students
2. Burroughs Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students
3. Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 651 Students
4. Brighton Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 272 Students
5. Shields Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students
6. Sawyer Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1030 Students
7. Edwards Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1258 Students
8. Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 523 Students
9. Calmeca Acad Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 617 Students
10. Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 415 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
21.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
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 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 14,069 students in total.
How do schools in Brighton Park perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Brighton Park score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 10%, 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.
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations