For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 493 students in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Goose Island is Skinner North Elementary School. 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago, IL (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago, IL include Skinner North Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Goose Island, Chicago?
1 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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