For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,815 students in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bucktown are Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, Drummond Elementary School and Cics - Bucktown Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 W Mclean Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Grades: PK-8
| 844 students
Rank: #22.
Drummond Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1845 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4120
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4120
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Cics - Bucktown Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2235 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 645-3321
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 645-3321
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL include Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, Drummond Elementary School and Cics - Bucktown Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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