For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,177 students in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn Gresham are Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp, Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School and Foster Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7836 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-2273
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-2273
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Foster Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8530 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2725
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2725
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Cuffe Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8324 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-8250
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-8250
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1817 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #66.
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8748 S Aberdeen St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #77.
Joplin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7931 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3425
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3425
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8716 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3843
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3843
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8150 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3315
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3315
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Jackson M Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
917 W 88th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Oglesby Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7646 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3260
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1313.
Gresham Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8524 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL include Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp, Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School and Foster Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago?
13 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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