Best Schools in Dunning, Chicago, IL
Dunning, Chicago, IL has 21 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 14 elementary) serving 16,958 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Dunning exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dunning, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Dunning, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgewood Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Chsd 234 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 873 Students
2. Elmwood Park High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 989 Students
3. East Leyden High School
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Projected Test Scores
Leyden Chsd 212 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
4. Schurz High School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1407 Students
5. Steinmetz College Prep Hs
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1304 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dunning, Chicago, IL
The top middle schools in Dunning, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J Giles Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norridge Sd 80 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 500 Students
2. Elm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dunning, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Dunning, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J Leigh Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norridge Sd 80 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 613 Students
2. Union Ridge Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Union Ridge Sd 86 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 649 Students
3. Canty Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 818 Students
4. Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 787 Students
5. John Mills Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
6. River Grove Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
River Grove Sd 85-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 716 Students
7. Bridge Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1088 Students
8. Smyser Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 763 Students
9. Lyon Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1052 Students
10. Dever Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 751 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dunning, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dunning, Chicago, IL has a total population of 43,858 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dunning, 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 Dunning, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dunning, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dunning, Chicago, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in Dunning, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Dunning, Chicago, IL?
Dunning, Chicago, IL has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 16,958 students in total.
How do schools in Dunning perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Dunning score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Dunning exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dunning?
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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