For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,539 students in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Norwood Park are Norwood Park Elementary School, Edison Park Elementary School and Taft High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwood Park Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 N Nina Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1198
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1198
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Park Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6220 N Olcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-0960
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-0960
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Taft High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1000
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 4,416 students
Rank: #44.
Onahan Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6634 W Raven St
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1180
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1180
Grades: PK-8
| 647 students
Rank: #55.
Hitch Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5625 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1189
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1189
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago, IL include Norwood Park Elementary School, Edison Park Elementary School and Taft High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Norwood Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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