For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 10,005 students in 60609, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60609, IL are Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk and Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60609 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60609, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60609, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Gr: K-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct
(Math: 27% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Minnie Minoso Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3527 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1732
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1732
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Evergreen Academy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3537 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4836
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4836
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Cics - Basil Campus
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1816 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
Rank: #77.
Greene N Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3525 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4560
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 1,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Hendricks Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4316 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1696
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1696
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Loomis Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9050
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Gr: K-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5415 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Lara Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4619 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4890
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4890
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Namaste Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 715-9558
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 715-9558
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Hamline Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4565
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4565
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Graham A Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4436 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Hedges Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Beethoven Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 52nd St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1757
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1757
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Daley Elementary Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5024 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9091
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9091
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
60609, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Gr: 9-12
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Gr: 3-8
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Gr: 2-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Gr: 11-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Gr: K-8 | 465 students
Choir Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Gr: 2-8 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 99%
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Gr: 11-12
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Gr: K-8 | 150 students
4421 South State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1793
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1793
Gr: PK-8
245 West 51st St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
5125 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Safe Schools Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Gr: 5-12
Second Chance Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
4747 S Marshfield Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
4747 South Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Gr: 10 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60609, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60609, IL include Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk and Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60609?
22 public elementary schools are located in 60609.
What is the racial composition of students in 60609?
60609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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