Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

Best Back of the Yards Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,263 students in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL.

The top ranked public high schools in Back of the Yards are Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Peace And Education Coalition High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL public high schools have an score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL public high school have a of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Back Of The Yards Ib High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk

Charter School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
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2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400

Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Back Of The Yards Ib High School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
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2111 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320

Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Peace And Education Coalition High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
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4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9212

Gr: 10-12

Rank: #44.

Richards Career Academy High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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5009 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945

Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL include Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Peace And Education Coalition High School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago?

4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago?

the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).