For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,280 students in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Armour Square are Haines Elementary School, Ward J Elementary School and Air Force Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haines Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Ward J Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 S Shields Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Air Force Academy High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1590
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1590
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago, IL include Haines Elementary School, Ward J Elementary School and Air Force Academy High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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