For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,002 students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Avondale are Pathways In Education Avondale, Aspira Charter - Early College Pr and Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 53%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathways In Education Avondale
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Aspira Charter - Early College Pr
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3986 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 243-1626
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 243-1626
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2989 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 243-1820
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 243-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL include Pathways In Education Avondale, Aspira Charter - Early College Pr and Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago?
4 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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