Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

Best South Shore Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,298 students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL.

The top ranked public schools in South Shore are Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, South Shore Intl Col Prep High School and Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL public schools have an score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and 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 South Shore, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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7530 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800

Gr: 9-12

Rank: #22.

South Shore Intl Col Prep High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1955 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351

Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #33.

Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy

(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
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7355 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501

Gr: PK-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Rank: #44.

Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy

(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
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7511 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650

Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Art In Motion Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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7415 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426

Gr: 7-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Parkside Elementary Community Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940

Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.

Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elementary School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
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7736 S Burnham Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600

Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.

Okeeffe Elementary School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
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6940 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600

Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL include Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, South Shore Intl Col Prep High School and Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?

8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?

the neighborhood of South Shore, 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).