For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,824 students in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in North Park are Northside College Preparatory High School, Solomon Elementary School and Von Steuben Metro Science High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 North Park, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside College Preparatory High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6206 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5039 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5510 N Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Gr: PK-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Northside Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3730 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5180
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5180
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Cics - Northtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL include Northside College Preparatory High School, Solomon Elementary School and Von Steuben Metro Science High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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