For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,167 students in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Near North is Payton College Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 96% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 94% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Payton College Preparatory High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payton College Preparatory High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL include Payton College Preparatory High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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