For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,072 students in the neighborhood of Belmont Gardens, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Belmont Gardens are Barry Elementary School and Kelvyn Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont Gardens, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Gardens, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barry Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2828 N Kilbourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3455
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3455
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Kelvyn Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4343 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4200
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 525 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Gardens, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Gardens, Chicago, IL include Barry Elementary School and Kelvyn Park High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Gardens, Chicago?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Gardens, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont Gardens, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Belmont Gardens, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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