Top 10 Best 60651 Illinois Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,598 students in 60651, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 661 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 60651, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60651, IL are Yccs West, Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School and Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60651 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 60651, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60651, IL Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Yccs West
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4909 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3320 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Park Elementary Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4940
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Casals Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 W Potomac Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4444
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1431 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #77.
Nobel Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4127 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4365
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #88.
Noble St Chtr-rowe-clark Middle School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3645 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 242-2212
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
932 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4820 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Grades: PK-8
| 322 students
Rank: #1111.
Yccs-association House
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1116 N Kedzie Ave Fl 4
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1234 N Monticello Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4290
Grades: PK-8
| 658 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Hay Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1018 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4425
Grades: PK-8
| 554 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Young Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1434 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60651 Illinois

60651, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
3814 W Iowa St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 384-9400
Grades: K-8
| 323 students
3320 W Evergreen Av
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4315
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3814 W Iowa St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 235-6063
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 60651, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60651, IL include Yccs West, Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School and Lowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60651, IL?
15 public schools are located in 60651, IL.
What percentage of students in 60651, IL go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 60651, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60651, IL?
60651, IL public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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