For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,153 students in the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Portage Park are Vaughn Occupational High School, Smyser Elementary School and Prussing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vaughn Occupational High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4355 N Linder Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3600
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Smyser Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4310 N Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3711
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Prussing Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4650 N Menard Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3460
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3460
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #44.
Portage Park Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5330 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3576
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3576
Grades: PK-8
| 894 students
Rank: #55.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3730 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3520
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3520
Grades: PK-8
| 992 students
Rank: #66.
Reinberg Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3425 N Major Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3465
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3465
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #77.
Rickover Naval Academy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5700 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2890
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2890
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: #88.
Foreman High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3235 N Leclaire Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3400
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago, IL include Vaughn Occupational High School, Smyser Elementary School and Prussing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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