For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 655 students in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Near North Side are Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and Manierre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8510
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8510
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Manierre Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL include Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and Manierre Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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