Best Schools in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL has 13 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,632 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Lincoln Square don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Lincoln Square, 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. Mather High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1749 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Lincoln Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waters Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 627 Students
2. Chappell Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 539 Students
3. Budlong Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 682 Students
4. Jamieson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 795 Students
5. Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1067 Students
6. Mcpherson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 651 Students
7. Hayt Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 887 Students
8. Rogers Park Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rogers Park Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL has a total population of 10,647 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln Square, 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 Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln Square, 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 Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL?
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,632 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln Square perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Lincoln Square score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Lincoln Square don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln Square?
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: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations