For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 737 students in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Belmont Heights is Dever Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dever Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3436 N Osceola Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3090
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3090
Gr: PK-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Chicago, IL include Dever Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Belmont Heights, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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