Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

Best Douglas Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,463 students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL.

The top ranked public middle schools in Douglas are Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy and Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 9% (versus the 29% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet

Magnet School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
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3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272

Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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249 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1204

Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #33.

Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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3663 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800

Gr: 6-12 | 405 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

James R Doolittle Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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535 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040

Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL?

The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL include Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy and Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus.

How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?

4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?

the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).