For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 919 students in the neighborhood of OHare, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public school in OHare is Dirksen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of OHare, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of OHare, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dirksen Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8601 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1090
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1090
Grades: PK-8
| 1,213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of OHare, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of OHare, Chicago, IL include Dirksen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of OHare, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of OHare, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of OHare, Chicago?
the neighborhood of OHare, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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