For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,128 students in 60620, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 60620, IL are Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School, Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60620 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60620, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60620 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60620, IL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7836 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-2273
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-2273
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1817 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #33.
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8748 S Aberdeen St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 838 students
Rank: #55.
Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6120
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students
Rank: #66.
Simeon Career Academy High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8147 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3200
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 60620, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 60620, IL include Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School, Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus and Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr.
How many public high schools are located in 60620?
6 public high schools are located in 60620.
What is the racial composition of students in 60620?
60620 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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