Best South Loop Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 783 students in the neighborhood of South Loop, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in South Loop is National Teachers Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Loop, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Loop, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
National Teachers Elementary Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Gr: PK-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Loop, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Loop, Chicago, IL include National Teachers Elementary Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Loop, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Loop, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Loop, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Loop, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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