For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,445 students in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Edgewater are Hayt Elementary School and Swift Elementary Specialty School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayt Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1518 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2040
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2040
Grades: PK-8
| 861 students
Rank: #22.
Swift Elementary Specialty School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5900 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2695
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2695
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago, IL include Hayt Elementary School and Swift Elementary Specialty School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Edgewater, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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