Best Schools in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Near South Side, Chicago, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,653 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Near South Side exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Near South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones College Prep High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1941 Students
2. Kenwood Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2338 Students
3. Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 381 Students
4. Phillips Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Near South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haines Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 529 Students
2. South Loop Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 808 Students
3. National Teachers Elem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 757 Students
4. Bret Harte Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 330 Students
5. Drake Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 243 Students
6. Old St Marys School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old St Marys School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Near South Side, Chicago, IL has a total population of 28,877 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 82% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Near South 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 South 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
23.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Near South Side, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Near South 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 South Side, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Near South Side, Chicago, IL?
Near South Side, Chicago, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,653 students in total.
How do schools in Near South Side perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Near South Side score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Near South Side exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Near South 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: 46%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 6%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations