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Best Chicago Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 484 public elementary schools serving 224,895 students in Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chicago, IL are Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School, Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center and Decatur Classical Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chicago have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3020 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Gr: 1-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Decatur Classical Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7030 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Gr: K-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Skinner North Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Gr: K-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Gr: K-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Gr: PK-8 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Burley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1630 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Gr: K-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Mcdade Elementary Classical School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8801 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Gr: PK-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1632 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5505
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Coonley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4046 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5140
Gr: K-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3730 N Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5150
Gr: K-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
Poe Elementary Classical School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10538 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Gr: PK-3 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1321 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2222.
Blaine Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2323.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Healy Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3010 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190
Gr: K-8 | 1,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
533 W 27th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9120
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Sauganash Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6040 N Kilpatrick Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-3470
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2727.
Pritzker Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Gr: PK-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2929.
Edgebrook Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6525 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1194
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
Ebinger Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7350 W Pratt Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1070
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3131.
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #3232.
Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1522 W Fillmore St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Lasalle Ii Lang Academy Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1148 N Honore St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3434.
Ravenswood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4332 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3535.
Oriole Park Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5424 N Oketo Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1201
Gr: PK-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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