For the 2025 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 (2025)
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 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 | 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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
60640, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Gr: 8 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 97%
4525 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
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
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
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?
The top ranked public high schools in 60640, IL include Devry Advantage Academy High School, Uplift Community High School and Yccs-truman Middle College High School.
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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