For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,718 students in the neighborhood of Lake View East, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake View East are Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, Nettelhorst Elementary School and Harriet Tubman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lake View East, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Lake View East, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Grades: K-8
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Nettelhorst Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3252 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Grades: PK-8
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 N Seminary Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 W Waveland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5490
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5490
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #55.
Greeley Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
832 W Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5800
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lake View East, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lake View East, Chicago, IL include Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, Nettelhorst Elementary School and Harriet Tubman Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake View East, Chicago?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake View East, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lake View East, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Lake View East, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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