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The public elementary schools with the highest student-to-teacher ratios in Cook County, Illinois

This ranking covers the public elementary schools with the highest student-to-teacher ratios in Cook County, Illinois, drawn from 817 qualifying public elementary schools. Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES leads the list at 49.9:1, against a median of 12.9:1 across the ranked schools.

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Schools ranked
817
Cook County, Illinois
Top Students/teacher
49.9:1
Median Students/teacher
12.9:1
HIGHEST RATIO · COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
#SchoolCityDistrictLevelStudentsRatio
1Montessori of Englewood Chtr ESChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary34949.9:1
2CICS - Basil CampusChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary54141.6:1
3Burr Oak Elem SchoolCalumet Park, ILCalumet Public SD 132Elementary29032.2:1
4Highlands Elem SchoolHazel Crest, ILPrairie-Hills ESD 144Elementary31128.3:1
5CICS - Avalon/South ShoreChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary46927.6:1
6CICS - Washington Pk CampusChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary49327.4:1
7Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc CntrFord Heights, ILFord Heights SD 169Elementary30625.5:1
8Bartlett Elem SchoolBartlett, ILSD U-46Elementary61324.9:1
9Caroline Sibley Elem SchoolCalumet City, ILDolton SD 149Elementary43424.8:1
10District 99 Early Childhood CtrCicero, ILCicero SD 99Elementary23224.4:1
11CICS - Prairie CampusChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary41224.2:1
12Markham Park Elem SchoolMarkham, ILPrairie-Hills ESD 144Elementary29223.4:1
13Polaris Elem Charter AcademyChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary34322.9:1
14Univ of Chicago Chtr-DonoghueChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary49921.7:1
15Warren Elem SchoolChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary31721.1:1
16LEARN Chtr - ButlerChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary47520.6:1
17LEARN Chtr - Hunter Perkins CampChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary47220.5:1
18CICS - WrightwoodChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary61420.5:1
19Mae Jemison SchoolHazel Crest, ILPrairie-Hills ESD 144Elementary36819.7:1
20Meadowview SchoolCountry Club Hills, ILCountry Club Hills SD 160Elementary29319.5:1
21New Beginnings Learning AcademySouth Holland, ILDolton SD 149Elementary28819.2:1
22Chateaux SchoolHazel Crest, ILPrairie-Hills ESD 144Elementary24919.1:1
23The Early Learning CenterMt Prospect, ILComm Cons SD 59Elementary27019.1:1
24Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth KenwoodChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary30419.0:1
25Berger-Vandenberg Elem SchoolDolton, ILDolton SD 149Elementary26619.0:1
26Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ESChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary51219.0:1
27Diekman Elem SchoolDolton, ILDolton SD 149Elementary22718.9:1
28Steger Primary CenterSouth Chicago Heights, ILSteger SD 194Elementary39618.9:1
29Ridge Early Childhood CenterOak Forest, ILForest Ridge SD 142Elementary24518.9:1
30Skinner Elem SchoolChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary1,13918.7:1
31Acero Chtr Network - Jovita IdarChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary52818.5:1
32Acero Chtr Network - PFC TorressChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary52818.5:1
33Coolidge Elementary SchoolLansing, ILLansing SD 158Elementary67018.4:1
34Huff Elem SchoolElgin, ILSD U-46Elementary57718.2:1
35Early Learning CenterDes Plaines, ILEast Maine SD 63Elementary29018.1:1
36Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente ElemChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary46118.1:1
37Wadsworth Elem SchoolChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary48718.0:1
38Dr Kenneth M Sorrick SchoolPalos Hills, ILNorth Palos SD 117Elementary44918.0:1
39Christopher House Chrt ESChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary50217.9:1
40Mays Elem AcademyChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary27717.9:1
41Dulles Elem SchoolChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary65117.8:1
42Wolcott SchoolThornton, ILThornton SD 154Elementary24917.8:1
43Hilltop Elementary SchoolElgin, ILSD U-46Elementary52117.8:1
44Legacy Elem Charter SchoolChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary45817.6:1
45Bronzeville Classical Elem SchChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary45817.6:1
46Wentworth Intermediate SchoolCalumet City, ILCalumet City SD 155Elementary31517.5:1
47Carter Elem SchoolChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary27917.4:1
48Central Road Elem SchoolRolling Meadows, ILPalatine CCSD 15Elementary62017.3:1
49McDade Elem Classical SchoolChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary20717.3:1
50Betty Shabazz Internl Charter SchChicago, ILBetty Shabazz Internl Chrtr SchElementary29317.2:1
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