Best Schools in New City, Chicago, IL
New City, Chicago, IL has 21 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 16 elementary) serving 8,418 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 9%, so schools in New City underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New City, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in New City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
2. Phillips Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
3. Tilden Career Communty Academy Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
4. Richards Career Academy Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
Best Middle Schools in New City, Chicago, IL
The top middle schools in New City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shields Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New City, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in New City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dewey Elem Academy Of Fine Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students
2. Mcclellan Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students
3. Shields Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students
4. Lara Elem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 315 Students
5. Libby Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 251 Students
6. Hedges Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 460 Students
7. Daley Elem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 485 Students
8. Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 449 Students
9. Graham A Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 329 Students
10. Sherman Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New City, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New City, Chicago, IL has a total population of 11,841 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New City, 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 New City, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New City, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New City, 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 New City, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New City, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in New City, Chicago, IL?
New City, Chicago, IL has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 8,418 students in total.
How do schools in New City perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in New City score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 9%, so on average schools in New City underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New City?
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: 23%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations