For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,599 students in North Chicago, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in North Chicago, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in North Chicago, IL are Learn 10 Charter School, Evelyn Alexander School and North Chicago Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in North Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Chicago, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learn 10 Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Evelyn Alexander School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Adams St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345
Grades: K-3
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
North Chicago Community High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1717 17th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #44.
Neal Math Science Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Argonne Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #55.
A J Katzenmaier Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Kennedy Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
Grades: 4-5
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 775-7100
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 775-7100
Grades: PK
| 210 students
North Chicago, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6303
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6303
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Howard A Yeager Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
Grades: 3-5
| 271 students
1110 18th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6320
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6320
Grades: K-5
| 1 students
1500 Kemble Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6336
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6336
Grades: 6
| 245 students
1812 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in North Chicago, IL include Learn 10 Charter School, Evelyn Alexander School and North Chicago Community High School.
How many public schools are located in North Chicago?
6 public schools are located in North Chicago.
What percentage of students in North Chicago go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in North Chicago are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Chicago?
North Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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