Newly released data by Niche, which analyzes school data across the country, ranked five Chicago Public Schools (CPS) high schools as among the best 100 public high schools in the nation. Four CPS high schools were ranked among the top ten in Illinois. “Chicago is proud to be home to many of the best public high schools not just in Illinois, but anywhere in America. This national recognition is the latest in a long line of testaments to the progress and success of our city’s hard-working students, teachers, principals and families. Chicago Public Schools students are making historic progress, and education experts across the country are taking note,” said CPS CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson 

Best public high schools in the United States
#3 – Walter Payton College Prep
#8 – Northside College Prep
#14 – Whitney Young High School
#44 – Jones College Prep
#68 – Lane Tech College Prep

Best public high schools in Illinois
#2 – Walter Payton College Prep
#3 – Northside College Prep
#5 – Whitney Young High School
#7 – Jones College Prep
#11 – Lane Tech College Prep
#44 – Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School
#74 – Westinghouse College Prep
#81 – Lincoln Park High School
#96 – Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep