For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,629 students in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt Park are Westinghouse High School, Casals Elementary School and Kipp One Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Humboldt Park, 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 12% (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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westinghouse High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3223 W Franklin Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,237 students
Rank: #22.
Casals Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 W Potomac Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4444
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4444
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp One Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 938-8578
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 938-8578
Grades: K-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lowell Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3320 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4300
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Park Elementary Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1425 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4940
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4940
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Morton Elementary Career Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Rank: #88.
Nobel Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4127 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4365
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4365
Grades: PK-8
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Yccs-association House
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N Kedzie Ave Fl 4
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1010.
Noble St Chtr-rowe-clark Middle School Academy
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3645 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 242-2212
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 242-2212
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #1111.
Ward L Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
646 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6440
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6440
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cameron Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1234 N Monticello Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4290
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4290
Grades: PK-8
| 634 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Stowe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3444 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4175
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4175
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
Rank: #1414.
Orr Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6500
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #1515.
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4425
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4425
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1616.
North-grand High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4338 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-8520
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-8520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #1717.
Polaris Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-0820
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-0820
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL include Westinghouse High School, Casals Elementary School and Kipp One Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago?
17 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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