Best Schools in West Ridge, Chicago, IL
West Ridge, Chicago, IL has 31 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 19 elementary) serving 17,923 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in West Ridge don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Ridge, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in West Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Niles West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Twp Hsd 219 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2609 Students
2. Senn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1583 Students
3. Mather High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1749 Students
4. Sullivan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Ridge, Chicago, IL
The top middle schools in West Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Hall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnwood Sd 74 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Ridge, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in West Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decatur Classical Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 323 Students
2. Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students
3. Rutledge Hall Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnwood Sd 74 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 396 Students
4. Rogers Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 700 Students
5. Jamieson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 795 Students
6. Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1248 Students
7. Hayt Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 887 Students
8. West Ridge Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 634 Students
9. Clinton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1016 Students
10. Boone Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 724 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Ridge, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Ridge, Chicago, IL has a total population of 63,167 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Ridge, 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 Ridge, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Ridge, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Ridge, 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 Ridge, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Ridge, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in West Ridge, Chicago, IL?
West Ridge, Chicago, IL has 31 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 17,923 students in total.
How do schools in West Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in West Ridge score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in West Ridge don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Ridge?
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: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations