For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,942 students in 60630, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 835 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 60630, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60630, IL are Beaubien Elementary School, Farnsworth Elementary School and Palmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60630 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60630, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60630, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaubien Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5025 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 1,013 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Farnsworth Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5414 N Linder Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3535
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3535
Gr: PK-8 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5051 N Kenneth Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3704
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3704
Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Prussing Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4650 N Menard Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3460
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3460
Gr: K-8 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60630, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60630, IL include Beaubien Elementary School, Farnsworth Elementary School and Palmer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60630?
4 public schools are located in 60630.
What percentage of students in 60630 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 60630 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60630?
60630 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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