For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 682 students in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in McKinley Park are Evergreen Academy Elementary School and Namaste Elementary Charter 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Academy Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3537 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4836
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4836
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Namaste Elementary Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 715-9558
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 715-9558
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago, IL include Evergreen Academy Elementary School and Namaste Elementary Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of McKinley Park, Chicago?
2 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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