For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,177 students in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Near South Side are South Loop Elementary School and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Loop Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Gr: PK-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Gr: 6-12 | 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL include South Loop Elementary School and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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