For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,030 students in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Crossing are South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School, Avalon Park Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E 70th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Avalon Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8045 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7433 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Ashe Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL include South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School, Avalon Park Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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