For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 634 students in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in New City are Tilden Career Communty Academy High School and Graham A Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of New City, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Graham A Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4436 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago, IL include Tilden Career Communty Academy High School and Graham A Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of New City, Chicago?
the neighborhood of New City, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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