For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 632 students in the neighborhood of West Lakeview, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in West Lakeview are Jahn Elementary School and Alcott College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Lakeview, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Lakeview, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jahn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3149 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5500
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Alcott College Prep
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2957 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5970
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Lakeview, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Lakeview, Chicago, IL include Jahn Elementary School and Alcott College Prep.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Lakeview, Chicago?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Lakeview, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Lakeview, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Lakeview, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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