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Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District

42 W Madison St 2nd Flr
Chicago, IL 60602-4413
(District boundaries shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (773) 553-2747
www.cps.k12.il.us

Top Rankings

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 645 public schools serving 323,063 students in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
645 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
323,063 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
23,328 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (IL)
#600 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
17%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
50%
83%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
821 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14,724 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
151,871 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
28%
# Black Students
113,212 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
35%
16%
# White Students
35,853 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
11%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
394 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6,153 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
16,997
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
21,276
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
22,004
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22,697
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22,866
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
22,691
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
22,268
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
22,689
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
23,612
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
23,909
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
24,989
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
27,386
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
25,813
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
23,866
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,050 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,157 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$7,447 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7,481 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,050
$21,964
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,157
$21,218
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Payton College Preparatory High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Rank: #22.
Northside College Preparatory High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Grades: 9-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #33.
Jones College Prep High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: #44.
Young Magnet High School
Magnet School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,221 students
Rank: #55.
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3020 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Grades: 1-8
| 221 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Grades: K-8
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
Lane Technical High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 4,525 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Decatur Classical Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7030 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Skinner North Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Grades: K-8
| 512 students
Rank: #1010.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1111.
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Grades: K-7
| 423 students
Rank: #1212.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Grades: K-8
| 616 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Grades: K-8
| 851 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Skinner Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Grades: PK-8
| 1,049 students
Rank: #1515.
Mayer Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Grades: PK-8
| 698 students
Rank: #1616.
Bell Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3730 N Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5150
Grades: K-8
| 848 students
Rank: #1717.
Blaine Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #1818.
Coonley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4046 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5140
Grades: K-8
| 772 students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Grades: PK-3
| 285 students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Excel Academy - Englewood High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7141 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Pathways In Education - Humboldt
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2421 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 553-1530
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Vaughn Occupational High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4355 N Linder Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
Poe Elementary Classical School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10538 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Grades: K-8
| 227 students
Rank: #2727.
Burley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1630 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #2828.
Mcdade Elementary Classical School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8801 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #2929.
Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
533 W 27th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9120
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: #3030.
Pritzker Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 655 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Douglass Academy High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
543 N Waller Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Uplift Community High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #3333.
Edgebrook Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6525 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1194
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #3434.
Wildwood Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Rank: #3535.
Brooks College Prep Academy High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 E 111th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Grades: 7-12
| 982 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District?
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District manages 645 public schools serving 323,063 students.
What is the rank of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District?
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District is ranked #577 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District?
47% of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District?
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,157 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 645 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 323,063 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
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  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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