For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 651 students in the neighborhood of Sheffield And DePaul, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public school in Sheffield And DePaul is Mayer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sheffield And DePaul, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Sheffield And DePaul, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Grades: PK-8
| 698 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sheffield And DePaul, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sheffield And DePaul, Chicago, IL include Mayer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sheffield And DePaul, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sheffield And DePaul, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sheffield And DePaul, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Sheffield And DePaul, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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