For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,178 students in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Back of the Yards are Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Grades: K-12
| 866 students
Rank: #22.
Back Of The Yards Ib High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2111 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #33.
Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Rank: #44.
Fulton Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
Cics - Basil Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1816 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #66.
Peace And Education Coalition High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9212
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9212
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lara Elementary Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4619 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Libby Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Loomis Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9050
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9050
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
Sherman Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 52nd St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1757
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1757
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
Rank: #1010.
Hedges Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students
Rank: #1111.
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5415 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Rank: #1212.
Hamline Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4565
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4565
Grades: PK-8
| 529 students
Rank: #1313.
Daley Elementary Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5024 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9091
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9091
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #1414.
Richards Career Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5009 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #1515.
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4890
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4890
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL include Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago?
15 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Back of the Yards, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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