Best Schools in Edgewater, Chicago, IL
Edgewater, Chicago, IL has 14 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,869 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Edgewater underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Edgewater, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Edgewater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amundsen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1577 Students
2. Senn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1583 Students
3. Sullivan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
4. Uplift Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Edgewater, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Edgewater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chappell Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 539 Students
2. Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1067 Students
3. Goudy Technology Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 554 Students
4. Hayt Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 887 Students
5. Swift Elem Specialty School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 532 Students
6. Asian Human Srvcs-passage Chrtr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 311 Students
7. Sacred Heart Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart Schools • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 640 Students
8. Chicago Friends School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chicago Friends School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 48 Students
9. Guidepost At Edgewater
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guidepost At Edgewater • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 43 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Edgewater, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Edgewater, Chicago, IL has a total population of 48,998 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Edgewater, 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 Edgewater, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Edgewater, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Edgewater, 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 Edgewater, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Edgewater, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Edgewater, Chicago, IL?
Edgewater, Chicago, IL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,869 students in total.
How do schools in Edgewater perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Edgewater score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Edgewater underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Edgewater?
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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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations