Best Schools in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Near West Side, Chicago, IL has 38 public schools (10 high, 0 middle, 26 elementary) serving 17,722 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Near West Side don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Near West Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Young Magnet High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2148 Students
2. Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
3. Juarez Community Academy Hs
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1654 Students
4. Phoenix Military Academy Hs
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
5. Crane Medical Prep Hs
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
6. Phillips Academy High School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
7. Chicago Technology Academy Hs
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
8. Collins Academy High School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students
9. Wells Community Academy Hs
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
10. Iyc Chicago
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Idjj Sch Dist 428 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 17 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Near West Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skinner Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 976 Students
2. South Loop Elem School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 808 Students
3. Stem Magnet Academy Elem
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 395 Students
4. Mitchell Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 384 Students
5. Chicago World Language Academy
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 451 Students
6. Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 539 Students
7. Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 277 Students
8. Walsh Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students
9. Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 444 Students
10. Brown W Elem School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 205 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Near West Side, Chicago, IL has a total population of 31,661 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Near West 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 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
36.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Near West Side, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Near West 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 West Side, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Near West Side, Chicago, IL?
Near West Side, Chicago, IL has 38 public schools: 10 high schools, 0 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 17,722 students in total.
How do schools in Near West Side perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Near West Side score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Near West Side don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Near West 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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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 14%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations