Best Schools in Chatham, Chicago, IL
Chatham, Chicago, IL has 25 public schools (8 high, 0 middle, 17 elementary) serving 8,157 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in Chatham underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chatham, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Chatham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simeon Career Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1205 Students
2. Perspectives Chtr - Hs Of Tech
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
3. Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 684 Students
4. Harlan Community Academy Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
5. Chicago Vocational Career Acad Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students
6. Hirsch Metropolitan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
7. Yccs Chtr - Chatham
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
8. Bowen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chatham, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Chatham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcdade Elem Classical School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 210 Students
2. Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 289 Students
3. Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 308 Students
4. Mcdowell Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
5. Dixon Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 464 Students
6. Caldwell Elem Acad Of Math & Sci
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 205 Students
7. Ruggles Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students
8. Gillespie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 376 Students
9. Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 204 Students
10. Avalon Park Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 226 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chatham, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chatham, Chicago, IL has a total population of 19,252 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chatham, 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 Chatham, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chatham, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chatham, 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 Chatham, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chatham, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Chatham, Chicago, IL?
Chatham, Chicago, IL has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 0 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 8,157 students in total.
How do schools in Chatham perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Chatham score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in Chatham underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chatham?
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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