For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,177 students in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Near South Side are South Loop Elementary School, Graham R Training Center and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Loop Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8690
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8690
Grades: PK-8
| 808 students
Rank: #22.
Graham R Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2347 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL include South Loop Elementary School, Graham R Training Center and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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