Best Pullman Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 864 students in the neighborhood of Pullman, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pullman are Poe Elementary Classical School, Smith W Elementary School and Pullman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pullman, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Pullman, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poe Elementary Classical School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10538 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Smith W Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
744 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5689
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Pullman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11311 S Forrestville Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5395
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Pullman, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Pullman, Chicago, IL include Poe Elementary Classical School, Smith W Elementary School and Pullman Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Pullman, Chicago?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Pullman, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pullman, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Pullman, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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