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Best Irving Park Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,537 students in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Irving Park are Scammon Elementary School, Murphy Elementary School and Disney Ii Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scammon Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 W Henderson St
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3475
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3539 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5223
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Disney Ii Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5010
Gr: 7-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Bateman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5055
Gr: PK-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Cics - Irving Park Campus
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3820 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 433-5000
Gr: K-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 W Byron St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5130
Gr: PK-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Intrinsic Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4540 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(708) 887-2735
Gr: 7-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago, IL include Scammon Elementary School, Murphy Elementary School and Disney Ii Magnet High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago?
8 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Irving Park, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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