For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 504 students in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Legends South are Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and Beethoven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Legends South, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Gr: K-7 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Beethoven Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago, IL include Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and Beethoven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Legends South, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).