City Of Chicago School District 299
Top Rankings
City Of Chicago School District 299 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 650 public schools serving 341,382 students in City Of Chicago School District 299. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in City Of Chicago School District 299 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
650 Schools
4,376 Schools
# Students
341,382 Students
1,884,191 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
City Of Chicago School District 299, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 919 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#622 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
# American Indian Students
950 Students
4,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14,929 Students
102,340 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
159,366 Students
508,107 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
27%
# Black Students
122,054 Students
310,189 Students
% Black Students
36%
17%
# White Students
37,710 Students
882,806 Students
% White Students
11%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
537 Students
1,951 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,836 Students
74,144 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11,439
62,601
# Students in K Grade:
21,844
119,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
23,778
127,640
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23,671
128,012
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24,122
130,498
# Students in 4th Grade:
25,382
134,686
# Students in 5th Grade:
25,372
136,784
# Students in 6th Grade:
26,256
141,801
# Students in 7th Grade:
27,041
147,090
# Students in 8th Grade:
27,058
149,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
25,799
153,852
# Students in 10th Grade:
27,305
152,861
# Students in 11th Grade:
26,193
149,155
# Students in 12th Grade:
26,122
149,833
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,310 is higher than the state median of $18,445. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,887 is higher than the state median of $17,923. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6,933 MM
$16 MM
Spending
$7,130 MM
$16 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,310
$18,445
Spending / Student
$20,887
$17,923
Best City Of Chicago School District 299 Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Northside College Preparatory High School
Math: 94% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Grades: 9-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Payton College Preparatory High School
Math: 96% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Grades: 9-12
| 1,191 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jones College Prep High School
Math: 90% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,915 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Young Magnet High School
Math: 91% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,121 students
Rank: #55.
Skinner North Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Grades: K-8
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3020 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Grades: 1-8
| 217 students
Rank: #77.
Lane Technical High School
Math: 82% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 4,369 students
Rank: #88.
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Grades: K-8
| 316 students
Rank: #99.
Decatur Classical Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7030 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Grades: K-7
| 287 students
Rank: #1010.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Math: 71% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Grades: K-8
| 566 students
Rank: #1111.
Skinner Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Grades: PK-8
| 1,147 students
Rank: #1212.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Grades: K-8
| 942 students
Rank: #1414.
Blaine Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Grades: PK-8
| 756 students
Rank: #1515.
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Grades: K-4
| 268 students
Rank: #1616.
Bell Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3730 N Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5150
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5150
Grades: K-8
| 953 students
Rank: #1717.
Pritzker Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 732 students
Rank: #1818.
Mayer Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Grades: PK-8
| 697 students
Rank: #1919.
Coonley Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4046 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5140
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5140
Grades: K-8
| 955 students
Rank: #2020.
Burley Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1630 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Grades: K-8
| 576 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Poe Elementary Classical School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10538 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Grades: K-7
| 198 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1522 W Fillmore St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300
Grades: K-8
| 405 students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Armour Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Beard Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Grades: PK-3
| 83 students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Cook County Juvenile Detention Center - Jefferson Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Douglass Academy High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
543 N Waller Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Englewood Stem High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6835 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9750
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9750
Grades: 9-10
| 705 students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Excel Academy - Englewood High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7141 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
116 N Leclaire Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Grades: K-8
| 561 students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Pathways In Education - Humboldt Park High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2421 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 553-1530
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Grades: PK-7
| 3 students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1321 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Uplift Community High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Vaughn Occupational High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4355 N Linder Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3600
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #23 - 4123. - 41.
Yccs West Elementary School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4909 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Of Chicago School District 299?
City Of Chicago School District 299 manages 650 public schools serving 341,382 students.
What is the rank of City Of Chicago School District 299?
City Of Chicago School District 299 is ranked #574 out of 919 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Of Chicago School District 299?
47% of City Of Chicago School District 299 students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is City Of Chicago School District 299's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,887 is higher than the state median of $17,923. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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