For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,815 students in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Bucktown are Pulaski Intl School Of Chicago, Drummond Elementary School and Cics - Bucktown Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Bucktown, Chicago, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pulaski Intl School Of Chicago
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 W Mclean Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Gr: PK-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Drummond Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1845 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4120
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4120
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Cics - Bucktown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2235 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 645-3321
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 645-3321
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL include Pulaski Intl School Of Chicago, Drummond Elementary School and Cics - Bucktown Campus.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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