Top 10 Best 60621 Illinois Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,698 students in 60621, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 60621, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60621, IL are Englewood Stem High School, Excel - Englewood High School and Kershaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60621 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 60621, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60621, IL Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Englewood Stem High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6835 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9750
Grades: 9-11
| 1,061 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Excel - Englewood High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7141 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Kershaw Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3050
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 W 57th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-0829
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
King Of Social Justice
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
644 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3875
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Urban Prep Chtr Englewood High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9724
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 938-8565
Grades: K-8
| 768 students
Rank: #88.
Bond Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7050 S May St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3480
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Bass Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 W 66th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3275
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9025
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Mays Elementary Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6656 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3892
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Nicholson Technology Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6006 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3285
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Noble St Chtr-johnson College Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6350 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(312) 348-1888
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Parker Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3375
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Stagg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7424 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3565
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Rank: #1616.
Barbara A Sizemore Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6547 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 651-1661
Grades: K-8
| 257 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60621 Illinois

60621, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6656 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
6201 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3600
Grades: 12
| 161 students
6533 S Stewart Av
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3334
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3160
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 553-1530
Grades: 5-6
| 165 students
6350 South Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3075
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
6835 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3800
Grades: 10
| 39 students
6835 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
6201 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3530
Grades: 12
| 1 students
7025 South Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3190
Grades: K-8
| 179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 60621, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60621, IL include Englewood Stem High School, Excel - Englewood High School and Kershaw Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60621, IL?
16 public schools are located in 60621, IL.
What percentage of students in 60621, IL go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 60621, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60621, IL?
60621, IL public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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