For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 218 students in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public school in South Deering is Bright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (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 South Deering, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bright Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10740 S Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6215
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6215
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago, IL include Bright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Deering, 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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