For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,139 students in the neighborhood of West Lawn, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in West Lawn are Azuela Elementary School, Lee Elementary School and Hurley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Lawn, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Lawn, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Azuela Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4707 W Marquette Rd
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7395
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7395
Gr: K-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6448 S Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2255
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2255
Gr: K-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3849 W 69th Pl
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2068
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2068
Gr: PK-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6018 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8640
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8640
Gr: 5-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hubbard High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2200
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,792 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Lawn, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Lawn, Chicago, IL include Azuela Elementary School, Lee Elementary School and Hurley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Lawn, Chicago?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Lawn, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Lawn, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Lawn, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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