For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 622 students in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Legends South are Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and Beethoven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Grades: K-7
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Beethoven Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago, IL include Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and Beethoven Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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