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Best Schools in Chicago Ridge, IL
Chicago Ridge, IL has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,770 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Chicago Ridge exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chicago Ridge, IL
The top high schools in Chicago Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Lawn Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Lawn Chsd 229 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1834 Students
2. A B Shepard High Sch (campus)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 218 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1973 Students
3. H L Richards High Sch(campus)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 218 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1676 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chicago Ridge, IL
The top middle schools in Chicago Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Worth Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worth Sd 127 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 346 Students
2. Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeland Sd 122 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
3. Elden D Finley Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chicago Ridge, IL
The top elementary schools in Chicago Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Manor Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeland Sd 122 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
2. George W Lieb Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeland Sd 122 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
3. Ernest F Kolb Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeland Sd 122 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
4. Worthwoods Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worth Sd 127 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students
5. Ridge Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
6. Worth Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worth Sd 127 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
7. Ridge Lawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chicago Ridge, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chicago Ridge, IL has a total population of 14,404 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chicago Ridge, 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 Ridge, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chicago Ridge, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chicago Ridge, 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 Ridge, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chicago Ridge, IL
How many schools are in Chicago Ridge, IL?
Chicago Ridge, IL has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,770 students in total.
How do schools in Chicago Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Chicago Ridge score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Chicago Ridge exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chicago Ridge?
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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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Chicago Ridge
3 of 3 schools in Chicago Ridge carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Chicago Ridge. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.