For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,124 students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Avondale are Linne Elementary School, Garcia Lorca Elementary School and Pathways In Education Avondale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Avondale, 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 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Avondale, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linne Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3221 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Gr: PK-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Garcia Lorca Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3231 N Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Pathways In Education Avondale
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2845 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Avondale - Logandale Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3212 W George St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 W School St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Gr: PK-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Aspira Charter - Early College Pr
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3986 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 243-1626
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 243-1626
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2989 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 243-1820
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 243-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL include Linne Elementary School, Garcia Lorca Elementary School and Pathways In Education Avondale.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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