For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 581 students in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in West Chesterfield are Mcdade Elementary Classical School and Gillespie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcdade Elementary Classical School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8801 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Gillespie Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9301 S State St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago, IL include Mcdade Elementary Classical School and Gillespie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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