For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,439 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in East Side are Washington G Elementary School, Addams Elementary School and Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington G Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3611 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010
Grades: PK-8
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Addams Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Grades: PK-8
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9912 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6240
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6240
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10347 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6540
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6540
Grades: PK-8
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Sadlowski Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3930 E 105th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040
Grades: PK-8
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
Washington G High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5725
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5725
Grades: 9-12
| 1,553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL include Washington G Elementary School, Addams Elementary School and Taylor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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