Best Schools in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL
Norwood Park, Chicago, IL has 24 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 17 elementary) serving 20,354 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Norwood Park exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Norwood Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taft High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4464 Students
2. Maine South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maine Township Hsd 207 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2495 Students
3. Niles West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Twp Hsd 219 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2609 Students
4. Ridgewood Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Chsd 234 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 873 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL
The top middle schools in Norwood Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Ridge Ccsd 64 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
2. J Giles Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norridge Sd 80 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 500 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Norwood Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Theodore Roosevelt Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Ridge Ccsd 64 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 703 Students
2. J Leigh Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norridge Sd 80 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 613 Students
3. Oriole Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 602 Students
4. Norwood Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 337 Students
5. Edison Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 534 Students
6. Onahan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 670 Students
7. Clarence E Culver School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Esd 71 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 655 Students
8. Garvy J Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 761 Students
9. Dirksen Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1069 Students
10. Pennoyer Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennoyer Sd 79 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 442 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norwood Park, Chicago, IL has a total population of 41,142 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norwood Park, 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 Norwood Park, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norwood Park, 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 Norwood Park, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL?
Norwood Park, Chicago, IL has 24 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 20,354 students in total.
How do schools in Norwood Park perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Norwood Park score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Norwood Park exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Norwood Park?
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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