Best Schools in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Near North Side, Chicago, IL has 15 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,588 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Near North Side underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Near North Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Payton College Preparatory Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1233 Students
2. Lincoln Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2107 Students
3. Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 597 Students
4. Wells Community Academy Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Near North Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skinner North Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 490 Students
2. Skinner Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 976 Students
3. Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
4. Ogden Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 875 Students
5. Salazar Elem Bilingual Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 274 Students
6. Manierre Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 250 Students
7. Catherine Cook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catherine Cook School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 481 Students
8. Frances Xavier Warde School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frances Xavier Warde School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 913 Students
9. Immaculate Conception School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immaculate Conception School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 538 Students
10. Gold Coast Prep (formerly Chicago Grammar School)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gold Coast Prep (formerly Chicago Grammar School) • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 24 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Near North Side, Chicago, IL has a total population of 81,521 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Near North Side, 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 Near North 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
35.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Near North Side, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Near North Side, 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 Near North Side, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Near North Side, Chicago, IL?
Near North Side, Chicago, IL has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,588 students in total.
How do schools in Near North Side perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Near North Side score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Near North Side underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Near North Side?
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: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 6%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations