For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,442 students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln Square are Devry Advantage Academy High School, Chappell Elementary School and Budlong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Devry Advantage Academy High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Grades: 11-12
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Chappell Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2135 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Grades: PK-8
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
Budlong Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2591
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2591
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #44.
Amundsen High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5110 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2320
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
Rank: #55.
Mcpherson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4728 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Grades: PK-8
| 735 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL include Devry Advantage Academy High School, Chappell Elementary School and Budlong Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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