For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,981 students in 60615, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 623 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 60615, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60615, IL are Kenwood Academy High School, Bronzeville Scholastic High School and Williams Medical Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60615 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60615, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60615, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenwood Academy High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Grades: 7-12
| 2,337 students
Rank: #22.
Bronzeville Scholastic High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1150
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Williams Medical Prep High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1120
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1120
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Murray Elementary Language Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5335 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Shoesmith Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1330 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1764
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1764
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
834 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Rank: #77.
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
936 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Burke Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Walter Henri Dyett High School For Arts
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 E 51st St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1825
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1825
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #1010.
Bronzeville Academy Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8040
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8040
Grades: K-8
| 332 students
60615, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4959 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1410
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1410
Grades: 8
| 96 students
4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1100
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1100
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
221 East 49th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1430
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1430
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60615, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60615, IL include Kenwood Academy High School, Bronzeville Scholastic High School and Williams Medical Prep High School.
How many public schools are located in 60615?
10 public schools are located in 60615.
What percentage of students in 60615 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 60615 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60615?
60615 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
