For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,972 students in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clearing are Dore Elementary School, Grimes Elementary School and Hale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dore Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7134 W 65th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Grimes Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5450 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Hale Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6140 S Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2265
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2265
Grades: PK-8
| 792 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago, IL include Dore Elementary School, Grimes Elementary School and Hale Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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