For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 251 students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Uptown are Uplift Community High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 49%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Uplift Community High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uplift Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL include Uplift Community High School and Yccs-truman Middle College High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago?
2 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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