Best High Schools in Pottage Park, Chicago, IL

High schools
5
Students
7,494
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Pottage Park, 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. Rickover Naval Academy High Schl

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students

3. Schurz High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1407 Students

4. Foreman High School

D-

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students

5. Kelvyn Park High School

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 514 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pottage Park, Chicago, IL

Elementary schools
11
Students
8,238
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
22%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Beaubien Elem School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 966 Students

2. Garvy J Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 761 Students

3. Smyser Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 763 Students

4. Prussing Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 620 Students

5. Portage Park Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 834 Students

6. Gray Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1004 Students

7. Falconer Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 896 Students

8. Scammon Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 641 Students

9. Camras Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 793 Students

10. Reinberg Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 720 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pottage Park, Chicago, IL

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

Community Factors

Pottage Park, Chicago, IL has a total population of 30,715 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pottage Park, Chicago, IL

15,732

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pottage 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

B+

16.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

14.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pottage Park, Chicago, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,676 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pottage Park, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Pottage Park, Chicago, IL

How many schools are in Pottage Park, Chicago, IL?

Pottage Park, Chicago, IL has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 15,732 students in total.

How do schools in Pottage Park perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in Pottage Park score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Pottage Park don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pottage 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pottage Park, Chicago, IL

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Martin Luther, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Montrose, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Grayland, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Schorsch, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Colonial Gardens, Chicago, IL

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

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Belmont Cragin, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kelvyn Grove, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 13%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
North Mayfair, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gladstone, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations