Best Schools in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
Washington Heights, Chicago, IL has 22 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 17 elementary) serving 7,761 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in Washington Heights don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Washington Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgan Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1160 Students
2. Harlan Community Academy Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
3. Corliss High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
4. Julian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Washington Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kellogg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 296 Students
2. Kipling Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 230 Students
3. Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 265 Students
4. Green W Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 300 Students
5. Mount Vernon Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 232 Students
6. Fernwood Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 265 Students
7. Evers Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 211 Students
8. Wacker Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 218 Students
9. Garvey M Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 241 Students
10. Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 351 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington Heights, Chicago, IL has a total population of 23,483 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL?
Washington Heights, Chicago, IL has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 7,761 students in total.
How do schools in Washington Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Washington Heights score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in Washington Heights don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington Heights?
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: 14%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 9%
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- Projected: 7%
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- Projected: 15%
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- Projected: 15%
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- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 8%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 8%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations