For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,699 students in 60626, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 397 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 60626, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60626, IL are Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter, New Field Elementary School and Kilmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60626 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60626, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60626, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7212 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Gr: 6-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
New Field Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1707 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2760
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2760
Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2115
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2115
Gr: PK-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7019 N Ashland Blvd
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2030
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2030
Gr: 5-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6631 N Bosworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2000
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Jordan Elementary Community School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7414 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2220
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2220
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Gale Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1631 W Jonquil Ter
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2100
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60626, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60626, IL include Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter, New Field Elementary School and Kilmer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60626?
7 public schools are located in 60626.
What percentage of students in 60626 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 60626 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60626?
60626 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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