Best Schools in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Uptown, Chicago, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,191 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Uptown underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Uptown, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Uptown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amundsen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1577 Students
2. Senn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1583 Students
3. Uplift Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
4. Yccs-truman Middle College Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Uptown, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Uptown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ravenswood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 535 Students
2. Disney Elem Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1455 Students
3. Mcpherson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 651 Students
4. Mccutcheon Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 301 Students
5. Brennemann Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 440 Students
6. Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 208 Students
7. St Mary Of The Lake School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Of The Lake School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 160 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Uptown, Chicago, IL has a total population of 39,965 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Uptown, 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 Uptown, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Uptown, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Uptown, 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 Uptown, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Uptown, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Uptown, Chicago, IL?
Uptown, Chicago, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,191 students in total.
How do schools in Uptown perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Uptown score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Uptown underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Uptown?
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: 28%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations