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Best Edgewater Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,445 students in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago, IL.

The top-ranked public schools in Edgewater are Hayt Elementary School and Swift Elementary Specialty School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago, IL public schools have an score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hayt Elementary School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
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1518 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2040

Gr: PK-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #22.

Swift Elementary Specialty School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
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5900 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2695

Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago, IL include Hayt Elementary School and Swift Elementary Specialty School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago?

2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago?

the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).