For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,927 students in 60115, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 301 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 60115, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60115, IL are Dekalb High School, Jefferson Elementary School and Huntley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60115 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60115, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60115, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Dresser Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,070 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Mccormick Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Huntley Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #44.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Littlejohn Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 School St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 E Sunset Pl
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Tyler Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Alden Circle
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #88.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Sangamon Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #99.
Founders Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
821 S 7th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2999
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2999
Grades: PK
| 289 students
60115, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Kecol High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60115, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60115, IL include Dekalb High School, Jefferson Elementary School and Huntley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60115?
10 public schools are located in 60115.
What percentage of students in 60115 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 60115 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60115?
60115 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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