Best 60640 Illinois Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 485 students in 60640, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 60640, IL are Devry Advantage Academy High School, Uplift Community High School and Yccs-truman Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60640 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60640, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60640 have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Devry Advantage Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60640, IL Public High Schools (2026)

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.
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%
[+] 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 high schools in 60640, IL?
How many public high schools are located in 60640?
3 public high schools are located in 60640.
What is the racial composition of students in 60640?
60640 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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