For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,303 students in 60612, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 976 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 60612, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60612, IL are Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - Jefferson Alt High School, Rudolph Elementary Learning Center and Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60612 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60612, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60612, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - Jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Grades: PK-7
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2233 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Locke A Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3141 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 265-7232
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 265-7232
Grades: K-8
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Learn Charter Excel Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-7001
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-7001
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Grades: 9-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #77.
Yccs-west Town Alt High School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #88.
Ombudsman Chicago West
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Learn Chtr - Middle School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #1010.
Phoenix Military High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #1111.
Learn Chtr-campbell Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
212 S Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 826-0370
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 826-0370
Grades: K-8
| 383 students
Rank: #1212.
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2022 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
Rank: #1313.
Manley Career High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2935 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6900
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1414.
Irving Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
749 S Oakley Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7295
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7295
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
Rank: #1515.
Cather Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2908 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6780
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6780
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Learn Chtr - 7th Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Morton Elementary Career Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Brown W Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
54 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hope Learning Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Beidler Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3151 W Walnut St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Crane Medical Prep High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7600
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Dett Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2131 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Jensen Elementary Scholastic Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6840
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6840
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 W Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6602
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6602
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
60612, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
2833 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Chicago Talent Development High School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
2245 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Grades: 10
| 46 students
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Grades: 12
| 57 students
Dodge Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6640
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6640
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
145 S Campbell Av
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Healy Program Center North (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2131 West Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Idochealy South High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
740 South Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
2411 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Paz Elementary Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2401 W Congress Py
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Grades: K-8
| 780 students
1628 W Washington Bl
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1628 W Washington Bl
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Yccs-virtual High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1900 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 429-0027
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 429-0027
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60612, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60612, IL include Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - Jefferson Alt High School, Rudolph Elementary Learning Center and Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60612, IL?
25 public schools are located in 60612, IL.
What percentage of students in 60612, IL go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 60612, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60612, IL?
60612, IL public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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