For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,740 students in the neighborhood of North Center, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in North Center are Coonley Elementary School and Bell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Center, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Center, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coonley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4046 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5140
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5140
Gr: K-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3730 N Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5150
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5150
Gr: K-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Center, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Center, Chicago, IL include Coonley Elementary School and Bell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Center, Chicago?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Center, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Center, Chicago?
the neighborhood of North Center, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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