For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,612 students in 60473, IL (there are 13 private schools, serving 922 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 60473, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60473, IL are Deaf & Hard Of Hearing (Dhh), Mckinley Elementary School and Mckinley Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60473 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60473, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60473, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deaf & Hard Of Hearing (Dhh)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Gr: 4-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16949 Cottage Grove Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16001 Minerva Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-5900
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-5900
Gr: 2-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
465 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Madison School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15700 Orchid Dr
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-2117
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-2117
Gr: 4-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16800 Greenwood Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4433
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4433
Gr: PK-3 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
Communication Development (Cd)
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 985-4402
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 985-4402
Rank: #99.
New Beginnings Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15703 Clyde Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Thornwood High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,868 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Communication Development/cd
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 985-4402
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 985-4402
Rank: n/an/a
Deaf & Hard Of Hearing/dhh
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Rank: n/an/a
Macarthur/echo Elementary School
Special Education School
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Elementary School
Special Education School
300 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 841-0432
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 841-0432
60473, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16100 Seton Road
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
Gr: PK-K | 275 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Ease Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Echo School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
Macarthur/echo Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60473, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60473, IL include Deaf & Hard Of Hearing (Dhh), Mckinley Elementary School and Mckinley Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 60473?
17 public schools are located in 60473.
What percentage of students in 60473 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 60473 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60473?
60473 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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