For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,131 students in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Gage Park are Talman Elementary School, Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School and Solorio Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Gage Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Talman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5450 S Talman Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355
Grades: K-8
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Solorio Academy High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5400 S St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9070
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 1,264 students
Rank: #44.
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5050 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5450
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5450
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Carson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5516 S Maplewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9222
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9222
Grades: PK-8
| 747 students
Rank: #66.
Nightingale Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Grades: PK-8
| 959 students
Rank: #77.
Monarcas Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5815 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9280
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9280
Grades: PK-5
| 805 students
Rank: #88.
Sandoval Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5534 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-0457
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-0457
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #99.
Hernandez Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-8850
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-8850
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1010.
Christopher Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5042 S Artesian Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9375
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9375
Grades: K-8
| 306 students
Rank: #1111.
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Grades: K-12
| 746 students
Rank: #1212.
Sawyer Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5248 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Grades: PK-8
| 933 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5446
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5446
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Gage Park High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5630 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9230
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago, IL include Talman Elementary School, Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School and Solorio Academy High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago?
14 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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