Best Schools in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL has 13 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 10 elementary) serving 2,877 students. On average they score 14% on state proficiency tests against a projected 9%, so schools in West Garfield Park underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in West Garfield Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall Metropolitan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
2. Manley Career Academy High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
3. Orr Academy High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in West Garfield Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 201 Students
2. Webster Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 211 Students
3. Gregory Math & Sci Elem Academy
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 279 Students
4. Faraday Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 159 Students
5. Melody Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 272 Students
6. Hefferan Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
7. Tilton Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 234 Students
8. Leland Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 368 Students
9. Ward L Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 247 Students
10. Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy • Private • Grades KG • 10 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL has a total population of 10,928 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Garfield Park, 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 West Garfield 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
29.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Garfield Park, 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 West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL?
West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 2,877 students in total.
How do schools in West Garfield Park perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in West Garfield Park score 14% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 9%, so on average schools in West Garfield Park underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Garfield 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.
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- Projected: 11%
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- Projected: 10%
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