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Best Near North Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 302 students in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL.

The top-ranked public middle school in Near North is Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL public middle school have an score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Near North, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center

(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

160 W Wendell St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8310

Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL?

The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL include Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center.

How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago?

1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago?

the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).