For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 481 students in the neighborhood of South Commons, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in South Commons is Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Commons, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Commons, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9000
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Commons, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Commons, Chicago, IL include Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Commons, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Commons, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Commons, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Commons, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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