For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,010 students in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high school in West Elsdon is Hancock College Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock College Preparatory High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock College Preparatory High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2410
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL include Hancock College Preparatory High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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