For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,655 students in 60406, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60406, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Paul Revere Primary School and Everett F Kerr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60406 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60406, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60406, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2140 Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Gr: K-3 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Paul Revere Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 123rd Pl
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Gr: K-3 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Everett F Kerr Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12915 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13043 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Gr: 4-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Paul Revere Intermediate School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12331 Gregory St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Gr: 4-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
A.n.c.h.o.r. Academy
Alternative School
12015 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Gr: 3-8
60406, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
13813 Western Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-8862
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-8862
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 97%
13801 S Chatham
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-4362
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-4362
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 97%
12015 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2915
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2915
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Pace Primary - Street Emeric School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
13801 S Chatham
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 793-3316
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 793-3316
Gr: 1-6 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60406, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60406, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Paul Revere Primary School and Everett F Kerr Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60406?
7 public elementary schools are located in 60406.
What is the racial composition of students in 60406?
60406 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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