Best Schools in South Shore, Chicago, IL
South Shore, Chicago, IL has 15 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 12 elementary) serving 5,671 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in South Shore don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Shore, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in South Shore, 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. Hyde Park Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 760 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Shore, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in South Shore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 248 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. Madison Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 177 Students
4. Bouchet Elem Math & Science Acad
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 589 Students
5. Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 535 Students
6. Okeeffe Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 492 Students
7. Parkside Elem Community Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
8. Wadsworth Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 460 Students
9. Revere Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
10. Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 424 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Shore, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Shore, Chicago, IL has a total population of 35,903 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Shore, 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 Shore, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Shore, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Shore, 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 Shore, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Shore, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in South Shore, Chicago, IL?
South Shore, Chicago, IL has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 5,671 students in total.
How do schools in South Shore perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in South Shore score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in South Shore don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Shore?
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: 21%
- Projected: 8%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 9%
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- Projected: 8%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 10%
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 10%
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- Projected: 8%
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- Projected: 9%
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- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations