Best 60615 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,920 students in 60615, IL.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 60615, IL are Murray Elementary Language Academy, Shoesmith Elementary School and Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 60615 have an score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60615, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60615, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Murray Elementary Language Academy

(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
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5335 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585

Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Shoesmith Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
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1330 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1764

Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #33.

Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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834 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060

Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: #44.

Kozminski Elementary Community Academy

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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936 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980

Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

Bronzeville Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
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4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8040

Gr: K-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1

Rank: #66.

Burke Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325

Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60615 Illinois

60615, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Canter Middle School (Closed 2015)

4959 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1410

Gr: 8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Dusable High School (Closed 2008)

4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1100

Gr: 10-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Overton Elementary School (Closed 2014)

221 East 49th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1430

Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60615, IL?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 60615, IL include Murray Elementary Language Academy, Shoesmith Elementary School and Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 60615?

6 public elementary schools are located in 60615.

What is the racial composition of students in 60615?

60615 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).