For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,419 students in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Belmont Central are Lyon Elementary School, Horizon Science Acad-belmont and Camras Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120
Grades: PK-8
| 980 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Grades: K-9
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Camras Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
Grades: PK-8
| 719 students
Rank: #44.
Cics - West Belden Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Steinmetz College Prep High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 N Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3030
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL include Lyon Elementary School, Horizon Science Acad-belmont and Camras Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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