Best Irving Woods Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 766 students in the neighborhood of Irving Woods, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Irving Woods is Canty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Irving Woods, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Irving Woods, Chicago, IL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canty Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Irving Woods, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Irving Woods, Chicago, IL include Canty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Irving Woods, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Irving Woods, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Irving Woods, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Irving Woods, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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