For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,072 students in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in South Lawndale are Zapata Elementary Academy, Cardenas Elementary School and Gary Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zapata Elementary Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2728 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cardenas Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2345 S Millard Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1465
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1465
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Gary Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3740 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1455
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1455
Gr: 3-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2815 S Komensky Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1560
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1560
Gr: PK-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Infinity Math Science & Tech High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4225
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4225
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Little Village Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2620 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1880
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1880
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
World Language High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4334
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4334
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #88.
Madero Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3202 W 28th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4466
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Multicultural Arts High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4242
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4242
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1010.
Corkery Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2510 S Kildare Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2712 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-7252
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-7252
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Farragut Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2345 S Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1300
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
School Of Social Justice High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4300
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
3000 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1600
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1600
Gr: PK-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL include Zapata Elementary Academy, Cardenas Elementary School and Gary Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago?
14 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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