Best North Park Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,224 students in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Park are Solomon Elementary School and Peterson Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6206 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5510 N Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Gr: PK-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL include Solomon Elementary School and Peterson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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