Best Old Irving Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,698 students in the neighborhood of Old Irving Park, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Old Irving Park are Disney Ii Elementary School, Belding Elementary School and Schurz High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Irving Park, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 Old Irving Park, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Disney Ii Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3815 N Kedvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3750
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Belding Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Schurz High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Irving Park, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Irving Park, Chicago, IL include Disney Ii Elementary School, Belding Elementary School and Schurz High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Irving Park, Chicago?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Irving Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Irving Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Old Irving Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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