Best Schools in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL has a total of 3,418 schools including 671 high schools, 489 middle schools and 2,116 elementary schools. A total of 1,529,949 students attend Chicago, IL schools. On average, schools in Chicago score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chicago don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL has 671 high schools with 509,188 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chicago score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chicago underperform expectations.
1. Payton College Preparatory Hs
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1233 Students
2. Northside College Preparatory Hs
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1040 Students
3. Jones College Prep High School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1941 Students
4. Young Magnet High School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2148 Students
5. Lane Technical High School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4496 Students
6. New Trier Township H S Winnetka
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New Trier Twp Hsd 203 • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2856 Students
7. Munster High School
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School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1564 Students
8. Adlai E Stevenson High School
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Adlai E Stevenson Hsd 125 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4489 Students
9. Hinsdale Central High School
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Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2472 Students
10. Deerfield High School
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Twp Hsd 113 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL has 489 middle schools with 272,342 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chicago score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chicago don't meet expectations.
1. Hickory Creek Middle School
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Frankfort Ccsd 157c • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 910 Students
2. Daniel Wright Jr High School
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Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
3. Carleton W Washburne School
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Winnetka Sd 36 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 381 Students
4. Wood Oaks Jr High School
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Northbrook Esd 27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
5. Maple School
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Northbrook/glenview Sd 30 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
6. Kennedy Junior High School
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Naperville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
7. Sunset Ridge Elem School
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Sunset Ridge Sd 29 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 249 Students
8. Hinsdale Middle School
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Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
9. Charles J Caruso Middle School
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Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
10. Central School
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Glencoe Sd 35 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL has 2,116 elementary schools with 739,574 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chicago score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chicago don't meet expectations.
1. Skinner North Elem Sch
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 490 Students
2. Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 267 Students
3. Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 213 Students
4. Brook Forest Elem School
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Butler Sd 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students
5. Oak Elem School
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Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
6. Decatur Classical Elem School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 323 Students
7. Memorial Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
8. The Joseph Sears School
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Kenilworth Sd 38 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 471 Students
9. Prospect Elem School
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Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
10. The Lane Elem School
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Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chicago, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chicago, IL has a total population of 9,449,351 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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