For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,435 students in 60607, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60607, IL are Skinner Elementary School, Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School and Chicago World Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60607 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60607, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60607, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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 elementary schools in 60607, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60607, IL include Skinner Elementary School, Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School and Chicago World Language Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60607?
4 public elementary schools are located in 60607.
What is the racial composition of students in 60607?
60607 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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