For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,726 students in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Garfield Ridge are Kinzie Elementary School, Twain Elementary School and Byrne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kinzie Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5625 S Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
Twain Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5134 S Lotus Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2290
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2290
Grades: PK-8
| 876 students
Rank: #33.
Byrne Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5329 S Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2170
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2170
Grades: K-8
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Global Citizenship
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4647 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-1100
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-1100
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL include Kinzie Elementary School, Twain Elementary School and Byrne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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