For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,298 students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in South Shore are Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, Art In Motion Charter School and South Shore Intl Col Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7530 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Art In Motion Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7415 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Grades: 7-12
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7511 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Okeeffe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6940 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #77.
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7355 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #88.
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7736 S Burnham Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL include Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, Art In Motion Charter School and South Shore Intl Col Prep High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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