Best Schools in Central Park, Chicago, IL
Central Park, Chicago, IL has 10 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,528 students. On average they score 9% on state proficiency tests against a projected 8%, so schools in Central Park underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central Park, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Central Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall Metropolitan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
2. Legal Prep Academy Charter Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
3. Manley Career Academy High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
4. Orr Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central Park, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Central Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 391 Students
2. Melody Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 272 Students
3. Hefferan Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
4. Nash Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 232 Students
5. Tilton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 234 Students
6. Ward L Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 247 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central Park, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central Park, Chicago, IL has a total population of 7,156 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central 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 Central 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
36.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Park, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central 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 Central Park, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central Park, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Central Park, Chicago, IL?
Central Park, Chicago, IL has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,528 students in total.
How do schools in Central Park perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Central Park score 9% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 8%, so on average schools in Central Park underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central 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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