For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,827 students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Uptown are Disney Elementary Magnet School, Goudy Technology Academy and Mccutcheon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Uptown, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Disney Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Gr: PK-8 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Goudy Technology Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5120 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Mccutcheon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4865 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Brennemann Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4251 N Clarendon Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5766
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5766
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL include Disney Elementary Magnet School, Goudy Technology Academy and Mccutcheon Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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