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Best Humboldt Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,855 students in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt Park are Yccs-association House, Westinghouse High School and Casals Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-association House
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1116 N Kedzie Ave Fl 4
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Westinghouse High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3223 W Franklin Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Casals Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 W Potomac Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4444
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Kipp One Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 938-8578
Gr: K-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 125:1
Rank: #55.
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Nobel Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4127 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4365
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3320 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Orr Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
West Park Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4940
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Ward L Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
646 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6440
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Polaris Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
620 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-0820
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Morton Elementary Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Noble St Chtr-rowe-clark Middle School Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3645 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 242-2212
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1234 N Monticello Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4290
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3444 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4175
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
North-grand High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4338 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-8520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4425
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL include Yccs-association House, Westinghouse High School and Casals Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago?
17 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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