For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,719 students in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in West Elsdon are Hancock College Preparatory High School, Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz and Pasteur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 West Elsdon, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock College Preparatory High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5437 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2410
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8280
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8280
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Pasteur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5825 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2270
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2270
Gr: PK-4 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3826 W 58th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2450
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2450
Gr: PK-4 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL include Hancock College Preparatory High School, Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz and Pasteur Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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