For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 195 students in the neighborhood of East Pilsen, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public school in East Pilsen is Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Pilsen, 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 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 East Pilsen, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1748
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1748
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Pilsen, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Pilsen, Chicago, IL include Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Pilsen, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Pilsen, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Pilsen, Chicago?
the neighborhood of East Pilsen, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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