For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,202 students in the neighborhood of Montclare, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Montclare is Locke J Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Montclare, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Montclare, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Locke J Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2828 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3300
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Montclare, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Montclare, Chicago, IL include Locke J Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Montclare, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Montclare, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Montclare, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Montclare, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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