Top Rankings
Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District 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 2025-26 school year, there are 644 public schools serving 322,575 students in Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
644 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
322,575 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
23,297 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#602 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
47%
28%
% Black
35%
17%
% White
11%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,085 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,192 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7,447 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7,481 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,085
$22,423
Spending / Student
$23,192
$21,662
Best Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3020 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Gr: 1-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Northside College Preparatory High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
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 | 2,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Lane Technical High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 4,525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Payton College Preparatory High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jones College Prep High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,973 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Decatur Classical Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7030 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Skinner North Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Gr: K-7 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 1,049 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Burley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1630 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Mcdade Elementary Classical School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1632 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5505
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5505
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Coonley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4046 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5140
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5140
Gr: K-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3730 N Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5150
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5150
Gr: K-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Poe Elementary Classical School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt 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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Pathways In Education - Humboldt
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3030.
Blaine Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3131.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 575:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3232.
Healy Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3010 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190
Gr: K-8 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
533 W 27th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9120
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9120
Gr: K-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Brooks College Prep Academy High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 E 111th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Sauganash Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6040 N Kilpatrick Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-3470
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-3470
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District?
Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District manages 644 public schools serving 322,575 students.
What is the rank of Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District?
Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District is ranked #622 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District?
47% of Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District?
Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,192 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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