For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 307 students in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Near North is Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 W Wendell St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8310
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8310
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL include Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).