For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,005 students in 60640, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,052 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in 60640, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60640, IL are Uplift Community High School, Yccs-truman Middle College High School and Devry Advantage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60640 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 60640, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60640, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Uplift Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Devry Advantage High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Grades: 11-12
| 162 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Goudy Technology Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5120 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Grades: PK-8
| 562 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4728 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4420 N Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
Rank: #77.
Mccutcheon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4865 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
60640, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Grades: 8
| 36 students
4525 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
4420 North Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
5200 North Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60640, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60640, IL include Uplift Community High School, Yccs-truman Middle College High School and Devry Advantage High School.
How many public schools are located in 60640, IL?
7 public schools are located in 60640, IL.
What percentage of students in 60640, IL go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in 60640, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60640, IL?
60640, IL public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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