Top 5 Best 60653 Illinois Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,835 students in 60653, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60653, IL are King College Prep High School, Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School and Chicago Military Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60653 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60653, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60653 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is King College Prep 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60653, IL Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King College Prep High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4445 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1180
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: #22.
Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 E 47th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 690-5500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Chicago Military Academy High School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3519 S Giles Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 534-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #44.
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3663 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Phillips Academy High School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
244 E Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1603
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60653 Illinois

60653, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
707 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1782
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4071 S Lake Park Av
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1510
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4071 S Lake Park Av
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1510
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
249 East 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1260
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
244 East Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1603
Grades: 10
| 21 students
4351 South Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1300
Grades: 4-8
| 111 students
3663 S Wabash Av
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1745
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4444 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 624-0700
Grades: 8
| 85 students
4414 S Evans Av
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1290
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 60653, IL?
How many public high schools are located in 60653?
5 public high schools are located in 60653.
What is the racial composition of students in 60653?
60653 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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