For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,079 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Side are Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Dixon Elementary School and Clissold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 South Side, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8306 S Saint Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3834
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3834
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Clissold Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2350 W 110th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2560
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2560
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 E 91st Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3300
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Rank: #55.
Westcott Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3090
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3090
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Esmond Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1865 W Montvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2650
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2650
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Neil Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8555 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #88.
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11140 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2715
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2715
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Morgan Park High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1744 W Pryor Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Grades: 7-12
| 1,245 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 856 students
Rank: #1111.
Bass Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1140 W 66th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3275
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3275
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL include Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Dixon Elementary School and Clissold Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago?
11 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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