For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,421 students in 60637, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 3,043 private students). 68% 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 Carnegie Elementary School, Ray Elementary School 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 11% (versus the 30% 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 (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E 61st Pl
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0530
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0530
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Ray Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5631 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Grades: PK-8
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn Elementary Community School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6657 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Cics - Washington Pk Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 E 61st St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Grades: K-8
| 472 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Brownell Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6741 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3030
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3030
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy
Charter School
Rank:
3/
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
| 153 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bret Harte Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1556 E 56th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0870
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0870
Grades: PK-8
| 328 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E 70th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
Rank: #99.
Carter Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5740 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Rank: #1010.
Park Manor Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7037 S Rhodes Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #1111.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Grades: 6-12
| 625 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Fiske Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Hyde Park High School
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
| 771 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Till Elementary Math & Science Academy
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: #1515.
Dulles Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6311 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1616.
Wadsworth Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6650 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Grades: PK-8
| 479 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 include Carnegie Elementary School, Ray Elementary School 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?
68% 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 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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