For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,515 students in 60649, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 504 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 60649, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60649, IL are Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, Camelot Safe Academy School and Art In Motion Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60649 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60649, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60649, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7530 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Camelot Safe Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7877 S Coles Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-2487
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-2487
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Art In Motion Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7415 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Grades: 7-12
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #55.
Parkside Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7511 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Rank: #77.
Okeeffe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6940 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #88.
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7355 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #99.
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7736 S Burnham Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
60649, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7877 S Coles Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7627 South Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6190
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6190
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
7037 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7627 S Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6190
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6190
Grades: 11-12
| 132 students
7627 South Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
7627 South Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
7529 S Constance Av
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7847 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60649, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60649, IL include Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School, Camelot Safe Academy School and Art In Motion Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 60649?
9 public schools are located in 60649.
What percentage of students in 60649 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 60649 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60649?
60649 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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