For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,875 students in 60625, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,245 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 60625, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60625, IL are Northside College Preparatory High School, Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center and Waters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60625 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60625, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60625, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside College Preparatory High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4540 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5039 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Amundsen High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5110 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2320
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Chappell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2135 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Budlong Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2591
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2591
Gr: PK-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5510 N Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Gr: PK-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
North River Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4416 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0590
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0590
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5108
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5108
Gr: 7-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3244 W Ainslie St
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5191
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5191
Gr: PK-6 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Haugan Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4540 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5040
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5040
Gr: PK-8 | 1,006 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Volta Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4950 N Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5080
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5080
Gr: PK-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3436 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5000
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Aspira Charter - Haugan Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3729 W Leland Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 252-0970
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60625, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60625, IL include Northside College Preparatory High School, Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center and Waters Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60625?
15 public schools are located in 60625.
What percentage of students in 60625 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 60625 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60625?
60625 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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