For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,165 students in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Hermosa are Noble St Chtr-pritzker Col Prep, Nixon Elementary School and Mcauliffe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Noble St Chtr-pritzker Col Prep
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4131 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 394-2848
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 394-2848
Grades: 9-12
| 991 students
Rank: #22.
Nixon Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2121 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4375
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4375
Grades: PK-6
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Mcauliffe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1841 N Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4400
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago, IL include Noble St Chtr-pritzker Col Prep, Nixon Elementary School and Mcauliffe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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