Best High Schools in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

High schools
3
Students
1,507
Avg actual
8%
Avg projected
9%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Woodlawn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 583 Students

2. Hyde Park Academy High School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 760 Students

3. Hirsch Metropolitan High School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Elementary schools
11
Students
3,314
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
17%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in Woodlawn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Carnegie Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 443 Students

2. Woodlawn Elem Community School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 180 Students

3. Bret Harte Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 330 Students

4. Okeeffe Elem School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 492 Students

5. Wadsworth Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 460 Students

6. Till Elem Math & Science Academy

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 307 Students

7. Dulles Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 665 Students

8. Fiske Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students

9. Hyde Park Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Hyde Park Day School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 66 Students

10. Drexel Church Of God Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Drexel Church Of God Learning Center • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Woodlawn, Chicago, IL has a total population of 24,425 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

5,402

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

33.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

8.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

25.56 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,466 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Woodlawn, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

How many schools are in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL?

Woodlawn, Chicago, IL has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,402 students in total.

How do schools in Woodlawn perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in Woodlawn score 15% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Woodlawn underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Woodlawn?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

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  • Actual: 14%
  • Projected: 10%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Essex, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 8%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 14%
  • Projected: 10%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
South Shore, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 11%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Italian Bowery, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 10%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kenwood, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Becks Park, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 10%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 8%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Englewood, Chicago, IL

  • Actual: 14%
  • Projected: 9%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations