For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,271 students in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Hyde Park are Ray Elementary School, Murray Elementary Language Academy and Kozminski Elementary Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ray Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5631 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Murray Elementary Language Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5335 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
936 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago, IL include Ray Elementary School, Murray Elementary Language Academy and Kozminski Elementary Community Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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