Top 5 Best Douglas Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,014 students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Douglas are Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet and Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership
Charter School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
249 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1204
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
James R Doolittle Academy
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
535 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Chicago Military Academy High School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3519 S Giles Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 534-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3663 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Phillips Academy High School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
244 E Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1603
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #99.
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3424 S State St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL include Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet and Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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