For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,234 students in 60610, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,710 private students). 61% 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 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60610, IL Public Schools (2025)
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 | 1,265 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 227:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
60610, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1443 N Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 565-2100
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 565-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1119 N Cleveland Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8440
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8440
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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?
61% 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 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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