Best The Bush Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 385 students in the neighborhood of The Bush, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in The Bush is Sullivan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Bush, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 The Bush, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8331 S Mackinaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6585
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Bush, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Bush, Chicago, IL include Sullivan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Bush, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Bush, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Bush, Chicago?
the neighborhood of The Bush, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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