For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,579 students in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in North Park are Northside College Preparatory High School, Von Steuben Metro Science High School and Northside Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northside College Preparatory High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside College Preparatory High School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Grades: 9-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #22.
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5039 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,695 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3730 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5180
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5180
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Cics - Northtown Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago, IL include Northside College Preparatory High School, Von Steuben Metro Science High School and Northside Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of North Park, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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