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Cps Selective Enrollment Cutoff Scores 20242024 Updated May 2026

CPS does not publicly release official "minimum" cutoff scores

First, a critical note: for each tier. The scores below are estimated based on reported data from families, test prep organizations, and admissions patterns . They are for guidance only—actual cutoffs vary slightly each year by applicant pool strength and tier.

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| School | Competitive Score (Tier 1) | Competitive Score (Tier 4) | |--------|----------------------------|----------------------------| | Payton | 830 | 860 | | Northside | 820 | 850 | | Jones | 810 | 840 | | Young | 800 | 830 | | Lane | 760 | 790 | | Lindblom | 740 | 770 | | Brooks | 720 | 750 | | King | 690 | 720 | cps selective enrollment cutoff scores 20242024 updated

  1. Understand the test format: Familiarize yourself with the test format and content.
  2. Practice with sample questions: Practice with sample questions to help your child become comfortable with the test format and content.
  3. Develop a study plan: Develop a study plan that outlines what your child needs to work on and when.
  4. Focus on weak areas: Focus on areas where your child needs improvement.
  5. Take practice tests: Take practice tests to help your child become comfortable with the test format and to identify areas where they need improvement.

For Tier 4 (High Resource) Families:

Based on initial offers released in February 2024, highly competitive schools maintained rigorous thresholds: CPS does not publicly release official "minimum" cutoff

: If multiple students have identical point totals, CPS uses the HSAT Math Standard Score first, followed by the Reading Standard Score. Chicago Public Schools High School Resources | Chicago Public Schools Understand the test format: Familiarize yourself with the

Each applicant receives a composite score based on:

100 to 900

The final composite score is a percentile ranking from .