Best 60632 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 12,204 students in 60632, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60632, IL are Burroughs Elementary School, Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School and Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60632 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60632, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60632, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3542 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7226
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4520 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4050
Gr: PK-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Talman Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5450 S Talman Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 S Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7215
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Gr: PK-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5050 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5450
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7285
Gr: PK-4 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2916 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 321-2200
Gr: K-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Hernandez Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-8850
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5248 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5434
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1414.
Acero Chtr Network - Pfc Torress
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3475
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Brighton Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3825 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7237
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4815 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4875
Gr: PK-8 | 1,222 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2744 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 376-8830
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Shields Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2611 W 48th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7115
Gr: 5-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Calmeca Academy Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3456 W 38th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Davis N Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3014 W 39th Pl
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4540
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Christopher Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5042 S Artesian Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9375
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Academy For Global Citizenship
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4647 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-1100
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60632, IL?
How many public elementary schools are located in 60632?
22 public elementary schools are located in 60632.
What is the racial composition of students in 60632?
60632 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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