For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,445 students in 60640, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,093 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 60640, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60640, IL are Devry Advantage Academy High School, Uplift Community High School and Goudy Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60640 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60640, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60640, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Devry Advantage Academy High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Gr: 11-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Uplift Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Goudy Technology Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5120 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4728 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Gr: PK-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Mccutcheon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4865 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4420 N Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60640, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60640, IL include Devry Advantage Academy High School, Uplift Community High School and Goudy Technology Academy.
How many public schools are located in 60640?
7 public schools are located in 60640.
What percentage of students in 60640 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 60640 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60640?
60640 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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