Best 60608 Illinois Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,693 students in 60608, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 60608, IL are Simpson Academy High School For Young Women, Ijla Charter High School and Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60608 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60608, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60608 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60608, IL Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1321 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Ijla Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
Rank: #33.
Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7021
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chicago Technology Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ihsca Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Juarez Community Academy High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-r
Special Education School
1950 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Gr: 4-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60608 Illinois

60608, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2317 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Gr: 4-8
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
1326 W 14th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 60608, IL?
How many public high schools are located in 60608?
9 public high schools are located in 60608.
What is the racial composition of students in 60608?
60608 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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