Best South Deering Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 229 students in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in South Deering is Bright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 South Deering, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10740 S Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6215
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago, IL include Bright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Deering, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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