For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,122 students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Avondale are Linne Elementary School, Garcia Lorca Elementary School and Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linne Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3221 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Gr: PK-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Garcia Lorca Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3231 N Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2845 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Avondale - Logandale Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3212 W George St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 W School St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Gr: PK-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL include Linne Elementary School, Garcia Lorca Elementary School and Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago?
5 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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