For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,982 students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Uptown are Uplift Community High School, Disney Elementary Magnet School and Yccs-truman Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Uptown, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uplift Community High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Disney Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Grades: PK-8
| 1,416 students
Rank: #33.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Goudy Technology Academy
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5120 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Brennemann Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4251 N Clarendon Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5766
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5766
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Mccutcheon Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4865 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL include Uplift Community High School, Disney Elementary Magnet School and Yccs-truman Middle College High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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