Top 5 Best 60115 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,810 students in 60115, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60115, IL are Huntley Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60115 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60115, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60115, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntley Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Mccormick Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 E Sunset Pl
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #55.
Tyler Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 Alden Circle
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
Littlejohn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 School St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Founders Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
821 S 7th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #88.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3225 Sangamon Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60115 Illinois

60115, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60115, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60115, IL include Huntley Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60115, IL?
8 public elementary schools are located in 60115, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 60115, IL?
60115, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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