For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,953 students in the neighborhood of Dunning, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Dunning are Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, Bridge Elementary School and Chicago Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dunning, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Dunning, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6024 W Warwick Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3640
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3640
Grades: K-8
| 823 students
Rank: #22.
Bridge Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3800 N New England Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3718
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3718
Grades: PK-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #33.
Chicago Academy Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3885
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3885
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #44.
Chicago Academy High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-0146
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-0146
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dunning, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dunning, Chicago, IL include Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, Bridge Elementary School and Chicago Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dunning, Chicago?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dunning, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dunning, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Dunning, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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