For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,567 students in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Garfield Ridge is Kennedy High 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kennedy High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6325 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2325
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2325
Gr: 9-12 | 1,647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL include Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Chicago?
1 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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