For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 121 students in the neighborhood of Heart of Italy, Chicago, IL.
The neighborhood of Heart of Italy, Chicago, IL public schools have a diversity score of 0.07, which is less than the Illinois public school average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Heart of Italy, Chicago, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ijla Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heart of Italy, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heart of Italy, Chicago, IL include Ijla Charter High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heart of Italy, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heart of Italy, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heart of Italy, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Heart of Italy, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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