For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,994 students in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in West Englewood are Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, Davis M Magnet Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6130 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9300
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #22.
Davis M Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6740 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9080
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9080
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Earle Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9130
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9130
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Langford A Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6010 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9180
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9180
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6936 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9255
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9255
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
Randolph Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7316 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9015
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9015
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #88.
Otoole Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6550 S Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9040
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9040
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Wentworth Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1340 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3394
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3394
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
Providence-englewood Elementary Charter
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6515 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 434-0202
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 434-0202
Grades: K-8
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Occupational Academy High School
Alternative School
7342 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9100
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9100
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago, IL include Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, Davis M Magnet Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Englewood, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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