For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,027 students in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Greater Grand Crossing are Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep, Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School and Park Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7131 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 729-3969
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 729-3969
Grades: 6-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #22.
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Grades: K-8
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Park Manor Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7037 S Rhodes Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Harvard Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7525 S Harvard Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3045
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3045
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Ruggles Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7831 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Tanner Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7350 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
Revere Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #88.
Deneen Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7240 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #99.
Dulles Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6311 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Grades: PK-8
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL include Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep, Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School and Park Manor Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago?
9 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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