Best McKinley Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,194 students in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in McKinley Park are Everett Elementary School, Evergreen Academy Elementary School and Greene N Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3419 S Bell Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Academy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3537 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4836
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Greene N Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Namaste Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 715-9558
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
3625 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4088
Gr: PK | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago, IL include Everett Elementary School, Evergreen Academy Elementary School and Greene N Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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