For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,202 students in the neighborhood of Lake View, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake View are Blaine Elementary School, Burley Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lake View, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Lake View, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blaine Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Burley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1630 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Ravenswood Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4332 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lake View, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lake View, Chicago, IL include Blaine Elementary School, Burley Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake View, Chicago?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake View, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lake View, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Lake View, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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