2020 Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Cook CountyAbout this List

Stone Scholastic Academy

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• K-8
• 3 reviews

Middle School Student: I believe that this elementary school is such a wonderful place to start your education. I was very well prepared to go to high school.
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• A-

• A+

• 628 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mark Sheridan Math & Science Academy

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• K-8
• 3 reviews

Parent: MSA has strong academics. The staff has fostered a welcoming and respectful learning environment and culture among the students. The teachers are enthusiastic, experienced and exceptional. The school is relatively small for a CPS school and, as such, its clubs and sports are somewhat more limited than some of the larger schools.
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• B+

• A+

• 563 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Junior High School

• Skokie School District No. 69, IL
• 6-8

• B+

• A+

• 538 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chute Middle School

• Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65, IL
• 6-8
• 6 reviews

Middle School Student: When I first came in to the school, like every other kid I was nervous, but the staff at the school were so nice and helpful that the transition was very helpful to my success for school. The staff offered a lot of help to their students and they really make sure that the students are their top priority.
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• B+

• A+

• 601 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

A.N. Pritzker School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8
• 6 reviews

Niche User: My children have attended this school for several years and I have been an active parent here. The administration is great and willing to listen to concerns. There is not enough time to do everything that needs to be done. Only a handful of parents are active at this school, but the number is growing.

Parents should be required to help out at their child's school in one way or another.
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• B+

• A+

• 739 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

A. Jackson Elementary Language Academy

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• K-8
• 1 review

Niche User: The teachers and parents are very involved in everything. It's a really big family.
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• B+

• A+

• 561 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Old Orchard Junior High School

• Skokie School District No. 68, IL
• PK, 6-8

• B+

• A+

• 690 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walt Disney Magnet School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Alum: Walt Disney Magnet school have me the readiness education needed for my next step in my education. High school wasn’t easy, but it was a bit less stressful because what Disney prepared me for.
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• B+

• A+

• 1,558 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

STEM Magnet Academy Elementary School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• K-8
• 1 review

• A-

• A+

• 460 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dr. Bessie Rhodes Magnet School

• Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65, IL
• K-8
• 1 review

High School Freshman: I love the academic opportunities given, and how small the classes are!
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• A

• A+

• 361 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Agassiz Elementary School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Parent: I’m a parent of 5 children loyal and true and a Veteran to my Agassiz family i been around for over a decade. I have 2 children that has graduated from here and began there journey in pre-school, I have my 3rd going to currently be in 2nd grade and my 4th beginning his journey In pre-school. I have nothing bad to say about this school academically there phenomenal they have grown tremendously. They are officially considered an IB school and are a magnet cluster as well. They are great in every aspect. Where can I start teachers are caring and passionate about there job, the community within the school very diverse, faculty are kind and friendly especially in the main office. And as for the overall review throughout my journey here that I continue to have it been nothing but great. Thank you to all that take part in continuing to keep our school great.Go Bulldogs!!!
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• B

• A+

• 503 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gemini Junior High School

• East Maine School District No. 63, IL
• 7-8
• 5 reviews

High School Sophomore: If I could do it all over again, I would choose this school. The atmosphere here is very enjoyable and the teachers and staff are very kind and helpful.
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• B+

• A+

• 765 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Prescott Magnet Cluster School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8

• A-

• A+

• 374 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

LaSalle Elementary Language Academy

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• K-8

• B+

• A+

• 562 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Franklin Fine Arts Center

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• K-8
• 2 reviews

Parent: Love Franklin! Very diverse, inclusive, great teachers ans supportive staff! A+ school! There are lots of after school activities, sports and art programs. New playground, auditorium, and painted lockers! Truly a family environment.
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• B-

• A+

• 362 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

M.L. King Jr. Lab Experimental School

• Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65, IL
• K-8
• 1 review

• A-

• A+

• 576 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Skinner Elementary School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8
• 7 reviews

Niche User: This school is very competitive academically and provides a rich environment for students who want to succeed in higher education.
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• A-

• A+

• 1,057 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jean Baptiste Beaubien Elementary School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8
• 1 review

High School Freshman: Every teacher there will do their best to prepare you for high school and everything you do is so much fun. The only thing is it has a gifted program, which is great and is full of amazing people, but is often separated from everyone else and treated differently.
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• B+

• A+

• 1,097 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Swift Elementary Specialty School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Middle School Student: Our school is noted for being the most diverse school in the CPS district, with over 60 different languages spoken. In our school, there is no such thing as discrimination, and I have never experienced bullying in my eight years of attending.

Ever since the CPS budget cuts, we have not been able to have as many extracurricular activities as we have before, but the teachers and faculty are working hard to make the best out of our circumstances.

The teachers here are very friendly, and do not hesitate to help you. The students are also very invested in the school. This year, we have recently gotten a student council, which enables the student body to have a voice in what happens in their school.

The teachers do a good job of helping students individually when it's needed. Students with special needs are integrated into the classrooms much as possible, which is a great way to remove any stigmas and provide the children with enough experience in social situations.
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• B-

• A+

• 676 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dwight D. Eisenhower Junior High School

• Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District No. 54, IL
• 7-8
• 1 review

• A

• A+

• 617 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Philip Rogers Elementary School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: Since this is the only recent school I went to, it is my best memory. Because I did homeschooling after middle school, I only have memories of this school when I think about “school”. I made a lot of friends and I was so happy in 8th grade. It was the best year of my life. I miss it so much and wish I could turn back time to meet my friends and the amazing teachers.
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• B

• A+

• 776 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ravenswood Elementary School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8
• 3 reviews

Parent: This is an amazing school. The teachers are top notch and very dedicated. The school has a great arts enrichment program. The atmosphere is very family like. Parents are very involved.
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• B+

• A+

• 547 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8
• 1 review

Parent: Great teachers, engaged administration, and wonderful location.
Lots of great things happening at this school. My son has been here since Kindergarten and we love it. Has extracurriculars, recess every day, and a diverse student body. Newberry has a wonderfully involved and engaged parent group.
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• B

• A+

• 572 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jamieson Elementary School

• Chicago Public Schools, IL
• PK, K-8

• B+

• A+

• 873 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kolmar Elementary School

• Midlothian School District No. 143, IL
• K-8

• C

• A+

• 603 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio