For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 6,513 students in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Austin are Kipp Academy Chicago Campus, Clark G R Elementary School and Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Austin, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Grades: K-8
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Clark G R Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Monitor Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1431 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5608 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Lovett Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6333 W Bloomingdale Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3130
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3130
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Mcnair Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4820 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Rank: #77.
Young Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1434 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ellington Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 N Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Depriest Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 S Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hay Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5545 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 413-3090
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 413-3090
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
932 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Moving Everest Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Grades: K-8
| 768 students
Rank: #1515.
Howe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Lorel Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #1616.
Leland Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 S Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL include Kipp Academy Chicago Campus, Clark G R Elementary School and Lewis Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago?
16 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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