For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,779 students in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in North Park are Northside College Preparatory High School, Solomon Elementary School and Von Steuben Metro Science High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 North Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside College Preparatory High School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Grades: 9-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #22.
Solomon Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6206 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5039 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,695 students
Rank: #44.
Northside Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3730 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5180
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5180
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Peterson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5510 N Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Grades: PK-8
| 899 students
Rank: #66.
Cics - Northtown Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL include Northside College Preparatory High School, Solomon Elementary School and Von Steuben Metro Science High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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