Best Schools in West Town, Chicago, IL
West Town, Chicago, IL has 40 public schools (10 high, 0 middle, 24 elementary) serving 18,676 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in West Town underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Town, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in West Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2107 Students
2. Noble St Chtr-noble Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
3. Chicago Hs For The Arts
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Ogden Int High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 494 Students
5. Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 645 Students
6. Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students
7. Clemente Community Academy Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
8. Marshall Metropolitan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
9. Wells Community Academy Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
10. Yccs-albizu Campos Puerto Rican
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Town, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in West Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skinner North Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 490 Students
2. Mayer Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 673 Students
3. Pritzker Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 651 Students
4. Skinner Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 976 Students
5. Burr Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 478 Students
6. Mitchell Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 384 Students
7. Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 822 Students
8. Columbus Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 282 Students
9. Brown W Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 205 Students
10. Ogden Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 875 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Town, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Town, Chicago, IL has a total population of 45,115 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Town, 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 Town, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Town, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Town, 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 Town, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Town, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in West Town, Chicago, IL?
West Town, Chicago, IL has 40 public schools: 10 high schools, 0 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 18,676 students in total.
How do schools in West Town perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in West Town score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in West Town underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Town?
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: 29%
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