For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 655 students in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Near North Side are Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and Manierre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8510
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8510
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Manierre Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL include Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and Manierre Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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