For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,205 students in the neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bronzeville are Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School, Woodson South Elementary School and James Farmer Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
834 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Woodson South Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4414 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1280
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1280
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
James Farmer Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4214 S Saint Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1687
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1687
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago, IL include Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School, Woodson South Elementary School and James Farmer Jr. Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Bronzeville, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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