Hamilton Elem School

Hamilton Elementary School serves 485 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Chicago's affluent North Side neighborhood. With 36 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. Academically, Hamilton Elementary demonstrates strong performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #300 out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide.

The school earns an impressive 9.2 out of 10 academic score, with 54% of students achieving proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels. The school draws families from a highly educated community where 86% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 60657 ZIP code area reflects economic stability with a median household income of $105,428 and median home values of $526,600, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 7.4%.

Hamilton Elementary's location on West Cornelia Avenue places it within one of Chicago's most desirable residential neighborhoods, serving a community of 71,192 residents who value educational excellence and actively support their local schools.