Best 60640 Illinois Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,418 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60640, IL Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Devry Advantage Academy High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Gr: 11-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Uplift Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Goudy Technology Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5120 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4728 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Gr: PK-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Mccutcheon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4865 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 N Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60640 Illinois

60640, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Gr: 8 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 97%
4525 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4420 North Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
5200 North Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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