Best Schools in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL has 6 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,791 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Jefferson Park greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Jefferson Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taft High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4464 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Jefferson Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaubien Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 966 Students
2. Garvy J Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 761 Students
3. Farnsworth Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 478 Students
4. Hitch Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 502 Students
5. Prussing Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 620 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL has a total population of 9,769 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson Park, 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 Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson Park, 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 Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL?
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,791 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson Park perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Jefferson Park score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Jefferson Park greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson Park?
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: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations