For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,072 students in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in South Lawndale are Zapata Elementary Academy, Cardenas Elementary School and Gary Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zapata Elementary Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2728 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
Grades: PK-8
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Cardenas Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2345 S Millard Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1465
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1465
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Gary Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3740 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1455
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1455
Grades: 3-8
| 718 students
Rank: #44.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2815 S Komensky Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1560
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1560
Grades: PK-8
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Infinity Math Science & Tech High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4225
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Little Village Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2620 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1880
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1880
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Rank: #77.
World Language High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4334
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4334
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #88.
Madero Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3202 W 28th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4466
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #99.
Multicultural Arts High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4242
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4242
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #1010.
Corkery Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2510 S Kildare Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #1111.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2712 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-7252
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-7252
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Farragut Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2345 S Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1300
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
School Of Social Justice High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4300
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
3000 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1600
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1600
Grades: PK-2
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL include Zapata Elementary Academy, Cardenas Elementary School and Gary Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago?
14 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Lawndale, 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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