Best 60053 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,599 students in 60053, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60053, IL are Park View Elementary School, Hynes Elementary School and Melzer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60053 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60053, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60053, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6200 Lake St
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Hynes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9000 Belleforte Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Melzer School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9400 Oriole Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Golf Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9401 Waukegan Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-3740
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8200 Gross Point Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Gr: 3-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Julia S Molloy Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60053, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60053, IL include Park View Elementary School, Hynes Elementary School and Melzer School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60053?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60053.
What is the racial composition of students in 60053?
60053 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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