For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 184 students in the neighborhood of Cottage Grove Heights, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public school in Cottage Grove Heights is Schmid Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cottage Grove Heights, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Cottage Grove Heights, Chicago, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schmid Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9755 S Greenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cottage Grove Heights, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cottage Grove Heights, Chicago, IL include Schmid Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cottage Grove Heights, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cottage Grove Heights, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cottage Grove Heights, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Cottage Grove Heights, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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