For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,898 students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Avondale are Linne Elementary School, Pathways In Education Avondale and Garcia Lorca Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linne Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3221 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Grades: PK-8
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways In Education Avondale
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Garcia Lorca Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3231 N Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2845 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Reilly Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3650 W School St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Grades: PK-8
| 528 students
Rank: #66.
Avondale - Logandale Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3212 W George St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Grades: PK-8
| 490 students
Rank: #77.
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 252-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #88.
Aspira Charter - Early College Pr
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3986 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 252-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #99.
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2989 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 252-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL include Linne Elementary School, Pathways In Education Avondale and Garcia Lorca Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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