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Best South Shore Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,298 students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in South Shore are Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, South Shore Intl Col Prep High School and Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (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 Shore, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7530 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7355 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Gr: PK-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7511 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Art In Motion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7415 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Gr: 7-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Parkside Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7736 S Burnham Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Okeeffe Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6940 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL include Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, South Shore Intl Col Prep High School and Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Shore, 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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