For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,496 students in North Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Chicago, IL are Learn 10 Charter School, Neal Math Science Academy and Evelyn Alexander School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in North Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learn 10 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Neal Math Science Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Argonne Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Evelyn Alexander School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Adams St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345
Gr: K-3 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
A J Katzenmaier Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Kennedy Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
Gr: 4-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
North Chicago, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6303
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6303
Gr: K-5
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
Gr: 3-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1110 18th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6320
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6320
Gr: K-5 | 1 student
1500 Kemble Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6336
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6336
Gr: 6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in North Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Chicago, IL include Learn 10 Charter School, Neal Math Science Academy and Evelyn Alexander School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Chicago?
4 public elementary schools are located in North Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in North Chicago?
North Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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