For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,513 students in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in North Lawndale are Collins Academy Steam High School, Yccs-cca Academy High School and Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Collins Academy Steam High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1840
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1840
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Yccs-cca Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1
Rank: #33.
Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
931 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 893-4500
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 893-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1615 S Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL include Collins Academy Steam High School, Yccs-cca Academy High School and Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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