For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,850 students in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Kenwood are Kenwood Academy High School, Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood and King College Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenwood Academy High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Grades: 7-12
| 2,337 students
Rank: #22.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 536-2399
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 536-2399
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
King College Prep High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4445 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1180
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1180
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: #44.
Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E 47th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 690-5500
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 690-5500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Shoesmith Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1330 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1764
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1764
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1996
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1996
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL include Kenwood Academy High School, Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood and King College Prep High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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