For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,061 students in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Goose Island are Skinner North Elementary School and Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skinner North Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1443 N Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 574-1527
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 574-1527
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago, IL include Skinner North Elementary School and Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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