For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 271 students in the neighborhood of Dearborn Homes, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Dearborn Homes is Drake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dearborn Homes, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dearborn Homes, Chicago, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Drake Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9129
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9129
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dearborn Homes, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dearborn Homes, Chicago, IL include Drake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dearborn Homes, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dearborn Homes, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dearborn Homes, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Dearborn Homes, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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