For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 739 students in the neighborhood of Union Ridge, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Union Ridge is Garvy J Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Union Ridge, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Union Ridge, Chicago, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garvy J Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5225 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1185
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1185
Gr: K-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Union Ridge, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Union Ridge, Chicago, IL include Garvy J Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Ridge, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Ridge, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Union Ridge, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Union Ridge, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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