For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,914 students in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in North Lawndale are Plamondon Elementary School, Yccs-cca Academy High School and Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plamondon Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2642 W 15th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1789
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1789
Grades: K-8
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Yccs-cca Academy High School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #44.
Frazier Perspectives Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4027 W Grenshaw St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6880
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6880
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
Rank: #55.
Collins Academy High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1840
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1840
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
Learn Chtr - Butler
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1132 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 722-0200
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 722-0200
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2128 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1680
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1680
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
931 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 893-4500
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 893-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dvorak Technology Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1690
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1690
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mason Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4217 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Hughes C Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4247 W 15th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1762
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1762
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Johnson Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 S Albany Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1829
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1829
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Lawndale Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1635
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1635
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1615 S Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Penn Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1665
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1665
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Rank: #1818.
Legacy Elementary Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3318 W Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1640
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1640
Grades: K-8
| 455 students
Rank: #1919.
Herzl Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3711 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1480
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1480
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago, IL include Plamondon Elementary School, Yccs-cca Academy High School and Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago?
19 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of North Lawndale, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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