For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,148 students in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in West Loop are Young Magnet High School and Skinner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Gr: PK-8 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago, IL include Young Magnet High School and Skinner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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