For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,977 students in 60610, IL (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,716 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 60610, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60610, IL are Payton College Preparatory High School, Skinner North Elementary School and Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60610 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60610, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60610, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payton College Preparatory High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Gr: 9-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Skinner North Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8510
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8510
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8110
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 205:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1443 N Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 574-1527
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 574-1527
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 W Wendell St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8310
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8310
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Manierre Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60610, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60610, IL include Payton College Preparatory High School, Skinner North Elementary School and Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center.
How many public schools are located in 60610?
7 public schools are located in 60610.
What percentage of students in 60610 go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 60610 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60610?
60610 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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