Top 10 Best 60637 Illinois Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,681 students in 60637, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 3,002 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 60637, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60637, IL are Brownell Elementary School, Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy and Woodlawn Elementary Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60637 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 60637, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60637, IL Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brownell Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6741 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3030
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3030
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6620 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 363-3837
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 363-3837
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn Elementary Community School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6657 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #44.
Ray Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5631 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Grades: PK-8
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Carnegie Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E 61st Pl
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0530
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0530
Grades: PK-8
| 579 students
Rank: #66.
Bret Harte Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1556 E 56th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0870
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0870
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Park Manor Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7037 S Rhodes Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Carter Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5740 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E 70th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1010.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6300 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Grades: 6-12
| 651 students
Rank: #1111.
Cics - Washington Pk Campus
Charter School
Math: 3% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 E 61st St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Grades: K-8
| 497 students
Rank: #1212.
Till Elementary Math & Science Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6543 S Champlain Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0570
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0570
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Dulles Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6311 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Grades: PK-8
| 732 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Fiske Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Hyde Park Academy High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6220 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0880
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0880
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #1616.
Wadsworth Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6650 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
60637, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6650 South Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0750
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0750
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
1415 East 70th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0540
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0540
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
6059 South Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0650
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0650
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
6020 South Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0640
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0640
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
Tesla Alternative High School For Preg Girls (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6657 S Kimbark Av
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0780
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0780
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1313 E 60th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-5997
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-5997
Grades: K-12
| 1,817 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60637, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60637, IL are Brownell Elementary School, Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy and Woodlawn Elementary Community School.
How many public schools are located in 60637, IL?
16 public schools are located in 60637, IL.
What percentage of students in 60637, IL go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 60637, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60637, IL?
60637, IL minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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