For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 275 students in the neighborhood of Burnside, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Burnside is Washington H Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Burnside, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Burnside, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington H Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9130 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6225
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6225
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Burnside, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Burnside, Chicago, IL include Washington H Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Burnside, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Burnside, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Burnside, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Burnside, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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