For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 756 students in the neighborhood of North Mayfair, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in North Mayfair is Palmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Mayfair, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Mayfair, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5051 N Kenneth Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3704
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3704
Gr: PK-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Mayfair, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Mayfair, Chicago, IL include Palmer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Mayfair, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Mayfair, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Mayfair, Chicago?
the neighborhood of North Mayfair, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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