For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,145 students in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Near West Side are Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School, Rudolph Elementary Learning Center and Simpson Academy High School For Young Women. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1321 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #44.
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2022 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
William Brown Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
54 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
Dett Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2131 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-r
Special Education School
1950 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL include Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School, Rudolph Elementary Learning Center and Simpson Academy High School For Young Women.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago?
9 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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