For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,241 students in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Woodlawn are Carnegie Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary Community School and Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (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 Woodlawn, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E 61st Pl
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0530
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0530
Grades: K-8
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Elementary Community School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6657 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Fiske Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Hyde Park Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6220 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0880
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0880
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Till Elementary Math & Science Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6543 S Champlain Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0570
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0570
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
Wadsworth Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6650 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL include Carnegie Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary Community School and Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Woodlawn, 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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