For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,062 students in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clearing are Dore Elementary School, Hale Elementary School and Grimes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dore Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7134 W 65th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080
Gr: PK-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6140 S Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2265
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2265
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Grimes Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5450 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
6751 W 63rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076
Gr: PK-1 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago, IL include Dore Elementary School, Hale Elementary School and Grimes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Clearing, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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