For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,251 students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln Park are Lincoln Elementary School, Prescott Elementary School and Alcott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Grades: K-8
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Prescott Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1632 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5505
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5505
Grades: K-8
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Alcott Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Willow St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8000
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Prescott Elementary School and Alcott Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Chicago?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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