For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,314 students in the neighborhood of Englewood, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Englewood are Excel Academy - Englewood High School, Englewood Stem High School and Kershaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Englewood, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Englewood, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy - Englewood High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7141 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Englewood Stem High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6835 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9750
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Kershaw Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6450 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3050
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3050
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 W 57th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-0829
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-0829
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
King Academy Of Social Justice
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
644 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3875
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3875
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6201 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9724
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9724
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 938-8565
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 938-8565
Grades: K-8
| 914 students
Rank: #88.
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6350 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(312) 348-1888
Chicago, IL 60621
(312) 348-1888
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #99.
Parker Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6800 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3375
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3375
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Bond Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7050 S May St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3480
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3480
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Holmes Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9025
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9025
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Mays Elementary Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6656 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3892
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3892
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #1313.
Barbara A Sizemore Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6547 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 651-1661
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 651-1661
Grades: K-8
| 247 students
Rank: #1414.
Nicholson Tech Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6006 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3285
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3285
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1515.
Stagg Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7424 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3565
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3565
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Englewood, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Englewood, Chicago, IL include Excel Academy - Englewood High School, Englewood Stem High School and Kershaw Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Englewood, Chicago?
15 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Englewood, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Englewood, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Englewood, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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