Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

Best Near North Side Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 655 students in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL.

The top ranked public middle schools in Near North Side are Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and Manierre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Near North Side, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center

(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
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225 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8510

Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #22.

Manierre Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456

Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL?

The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL include Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and Manierre Elementary School.

How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago?

2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago?

the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).