Best West Englewood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,040 students in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in West Englewood are Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, Davis M Magnet Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Englewood, 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 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 West Englewood, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6130 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Davis M Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6740 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9080
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Providence-englewood Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6515 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 434-0202
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Langford A Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6010 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9180
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6936 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9255
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Earle Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9130
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7316 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9015
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Wentworth Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1340 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3394
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Otoole Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6550 S Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9040
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Occupational Academy High School
Alternative School
7342 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9100
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago, IL include Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, Davis M Magnet Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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