Top 10 Best 60629 Illinois Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 15,929 students in 60629, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,561 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 60629, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60629, IL are Hancock College Preparatory High School, Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz and Ace Amandla Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60629 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60629, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60629, IL Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock College Preparatory High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #22.
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4120 W 57th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Ace Amandla Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6820 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Pasteur Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5825 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2270
Grades: PK-4
| 590 students
Rank: #55.
Excel - Southwest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7050 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 424-0721
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Azuela Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4707 W Marquette Rd
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7395
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #77.
Lee Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6448 S Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2255
Grades: PK-8
| 690 students
Rank: #88.
Hurley Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3849 W 69th Pl
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2068
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #99.
Carson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5516 S Maplewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9222
Grades: PK-8
| 904 students
Rank: #1010.
Peck Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3826 W 58th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2450
Grades: PK-4
| 815 students
Rank: #1111.
Richardson Middle School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6018 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8640
Grades: 5-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #1212.
Tonti Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5815 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9280
Grades: PK-5
| 850 students
Rank: #1313.
Sandoval Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5534 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-0457
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #1414.
Mckay Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6901 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9340
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1515.
Tarkington Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 923 students
Rank: #1616.
Eberhart Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 W 65th Pl
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9190
Grades: PK-8
| 1,160 students
Rank: #1717.
Marquette Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6550 S Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9260
Grades: PK-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #1818.
Hubbard High School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,964 students
Rank: #1919.
Fairfield Elementary Academy
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 547 students
Rank: #2020.
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6011 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9288
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #2121.
Catalyst Charter - Maria Es
Charter School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 993-1770
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Gage Park High School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5630 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 60629, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60629, IL?
22 public schools are located in 60629, IL.
What percentage of students in 60629, IL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 60629, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60629, IL?
60629, IL public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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