For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,394 students in 60651, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 725 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 60651, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60651, IL are Yccs West, Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School and Casals Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60651 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60651, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60651, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yccs West
Charter School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4909 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Casals Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 W Potomac Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4444
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4444
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lowell Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3320 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4300
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Park Elementary Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1425 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4940
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4940
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1431 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #77.
Nobel Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4127 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4365
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4365
Grades: PK-8
| 603 students
Rank: #88.
Yccs-association House
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N Kedzie Ave Fl 4
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #99.
Noble St Chtr-rowe-clark Middle School Academy
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3645 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 242-2212
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 242-2212
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcnair Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4820 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Rank: #1111.
Young Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1434 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #1212.
Cameron Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1234 N Monticello Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4290
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4290
Grades: PK-8
| 634 students
Rank: #1313.
Hay Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1414.
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
932 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1515.
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4425
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4425
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
60651, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Galapagos Elementary Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3814 W Iowa St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 384-9400
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 384-9400
Grades: K-8
| 323 students
3320 W Evergreen Av
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4315
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4315
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nuestra American Charter High School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
3814 W Iowa St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 235-6063
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 235-6063
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60651, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60651, IL include Yccs West, Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School and Casals Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60651?
15 public schools are located in 60651.
What percentage of students in 60651 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 60651 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60651?
60651 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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