For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,731 students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Uptown are Disney Elementary Magnet School, Goudy Technology Academy and Brennemann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Disney Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Grades: PK-8
| 1,416 students
Rank: #22.
Goudy Technology Academy
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5120 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Brennemann Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4251 N Clarendon Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5766
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5766
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
Mccutcheon Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4865 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL include Disney Elementary Magnet School, Goudy Technology Academy and Brennemann Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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