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-association House, 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 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-association House
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1116 N Kedzie Ave Fl 4
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Casals Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 W Potomac Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4444
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4444
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Yccs West
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4909 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Nobel Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4127 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4365
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4365
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3320 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4300
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4820 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
West Park Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4940
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4940
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1431 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hay Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Noble St Chtr-rowe-clark Middle School Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3645 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 242-2212
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 242-2212
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1434 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1234 N Monticello Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4290
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4290
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1414.
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
932 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4425
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4425
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
60651, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Gr: 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
Gr: K-8 | 323 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60651, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60651, IL include Yccs-association House, 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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