For the 2026-27 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 Horizon Science Acad-belmont, Lyon Elementary School 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 27%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Gr: K-10 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120
Gr: PK-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Camras Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Cics - West Belden Campus
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Steinmetz College Prep High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 N Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3030
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 Horizon Science Acad-belmont, Lyon Elementary School 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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