Best Schools in North Center, Chicago, IL
North Center, Chicago, IL has 17 public schools (5 high, 0 middle, 11 elementary) serving 17,347 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in North Center meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Center, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in North Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lane Technical High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4496 Students
2. Amundsen High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1577 Students
3. Lake View High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1417 Students
4. Schurz High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1407 Students
5. Roosevelt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Center, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in North Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 886 Students
2. Audubon Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 577 Students
3. Coonley Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 795 Students
4. Hamilton Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
5. Waters Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 627 Students
6. Ravenswood Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 535 Students
7. Linne Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 624 Students
8. Bateman Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 885 Students
9. Cleveland Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 474 Students
10. Jahn Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 291 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Center, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Center, Chicago, IL has a total population of 9,054 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Center, 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 North Center, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Center, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Center, 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 North Center, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Center, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in North Center, Chicago, IL?
North Center, Chicago, IL has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 17,347 students in total.
How do schools in North Center perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in North Center score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in North Center meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Center?
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: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations