Best High Schools in O'Hare, Chicago, IL

High schools
4
Students
10,070
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in O'Hare, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Taft High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4464 Students

2. Maine South High School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maine Township Hsd 207 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2495 Students

3. East Leyden High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Leyden Chsd 212 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students

4. Steinmetz College Prep Hs

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1304 Students

Best Middle Schools in O'Hare, Chicago, IL

Middle schools
2
Students
1,214
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in O'Hare, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lincoln Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Park Ridge Ccsd 64 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students

2. Lincoln Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Schiller Park Sd 81 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students

Best Elementary Schools in O'Hare, Chicago, IL

Elementary schools
7
Students
4,154
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in O'Hare, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. George Washington Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Park Ridge Ccsd 64 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 583 Students

2. Canty Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 818 Students

3. John F Kennedy Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Schiller Park Sd 81 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 595 Students

4. Dirksen Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1069 Students

5. River Grove Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

River Grove Sd 85-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 716 Students

6. Washington Elem School

C+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Schiller Park Sd 81 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 285 Students

7. Brickton Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Brickton Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 88 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in O'Hare, Chicago, IL

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

O'Hare, Chicago, IL has a total population of 15,365 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in O'Hare, Chicago, IL

15,438

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood O'Hare, Chicago, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

16.13 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

14.06 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in O'Hare, Chicago, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for O'Hare, Chicago, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,376 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit O'Hare, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in O'Hare, Chicago, IL

How many schools are in O'Hare, Chicago, IL?

O'Hare, Chicago, IL has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 15,438 students in total.

How do schools in O'Hare perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in O'Hare score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in O'Hare exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in O'Hare?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near O'Hare, Chicago, IL

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  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dunning, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Edison Park, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Colonial Gardens, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Schorsch, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ellsworth, Elmwood Park, IL

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Montclare, Elmwood Park, IL

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 12%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Gladstone, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Martin Luther, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations