Best High Schools in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL has 3 high schools with 721 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lower West Side score 4% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lower West Side underperform expectations.

1. Ihsca Charter High School

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students

2. Ijla Charter High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL has 3 middle schools with 1,086 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lower West Side score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 14% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lower West Side greatly exceed expectations.

1. Evergreen Academy Elem School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students

2. Brooks Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harvey Sd 152 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL has 10 elementary schools with 2,521 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lower West Side score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lower West Side meet expectations.

1. Stem Magnet Academy Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 395 Students

2. Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 277 Students

3. Barack H Obama Learning Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 468 Students

4. Pickard Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 297 Students

5. Jungman Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 Students

6. Whittier Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 166 Students

7. Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 406 Students

8. Finkl Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 206 Students

9. Walsh Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students

10. St Pius V School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Pius V School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 137 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL has a total population of 22,185 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4,328

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lower West Side, Chicago, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

24.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

19.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lower West Side, Chicago, IL.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,808 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lower West Side, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

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Pilsen, Chicago, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bohemian California, Chicago, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 9%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Near West Side, Chicago, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mount Pleasant, Chicago, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ducktown, Chicago, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Armour Square, Chicago, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations