For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,989 students in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Calumet Heights are Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School, Mcdowell Elementary School and Black Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1710 E 93rd St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6416
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6416
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdowell Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6404
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6404
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Black Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9101 S Euclid Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6390
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6390
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Hoyne Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8905 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6425
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6425
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Warren Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9239 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6625
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6625
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6100
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL include Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School, Mcdowell Elementary School and Black Magnet Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Calumet Heights, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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