For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,686 students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln Square are Devry Advantage Academy High School and Amundsen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Devry Advantage Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Devry Advantage Academy High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Gr: 11-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Amundsen High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5110 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2320
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL include Devry Advantage Academy High School and Amundsen High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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