Best Schools in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
South Chicago, Chicago, IL has 16 public schools (5 high, 0 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,678 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 10%, so schools in South Chicago don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in South Chicago, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Shore Intl Col Prep Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 543 Students
2. Washington G High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1568 Students
3. Noble St Chtr-baker Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 280 Students
4. Chicago Vocational Career Acad Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students
5. Bowen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in South Chicago, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 419 Students
2. Mann Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 317 Students
3. Coles Elem Language Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 265 Students
4. Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students
5. Taylor Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 337 Students
6. Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 535 Students
7. Thorp J N Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
8. Sullivan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 384 Students
9. Mireles Elem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 470 Students
10. St Jude Educational Institute
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Jude Educational Institute • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 24 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Chicago, Chicago, IL has a total population of 9,485 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Chicago, 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 South Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Chicago, 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 South Chicago, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?
South Chicago, Chicago, IL has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,678 students in total.
How do schools in South Chicago perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in South Chicago score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 10%, so on average schools in South Chicago don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Chicago?
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: 18%
- Projected: 8%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 9%
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- Projected: 11%
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- Projected: 10%
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- Projected: 9%
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- Projected: 10%
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- Projected: 11%
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- Projected: 8%
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- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations