For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,834 students in 60607, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 839 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 60607, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60607, IL are Young Magnet High School, Skinner Elementary School and Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60607 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60607, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60607, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Gr: PK-8 | 1,049 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1522 W Fillmore St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Chicago World Language Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7000
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7000
Gr: K-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 S Carpenter St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7070
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7070
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Acceleration Academies Llc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 W Buren, Ste 315
Chicago, IL 60607
(872) 240-2025
Chicago, IL 60607
(872) 240-2025
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Buren St, Ste 315
Chicago, IL 60607
(872) 240-2025
Chicago, IL 60607
(872) 240-2025
Gr: 8-12 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 95%
60607, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chicago Virtual Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
38 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 267-4486
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 267-4486
Gr: K-12
Uno Academy Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
954 W Washingtn Bd
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 432-6301
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 432-6301
Gr: K-12 | 7,842 students Student-teacher ratio: 187:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60607, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60607, IL include Young Magnet High School, Skinner Elementary School and Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60607?
7 public schools are located in 60607.
What percentage of students in 60607 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 60607 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60607?
60607 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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