For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,384 students in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Belmont Central are Horizon Science Acad-belmont and Steinmetz College Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Steinmetz College Prep High School, with 72% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Grades: K-9
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Steinmetz College Prep High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 N Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3030
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL include Horizon Science Acad-belmont and Steinmetz College Prep High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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