Best 60487 Illinois Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,401 students in 60487, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 716 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 60487, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60487, IL are Millennium Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe School and Prairie View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60487 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60487, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60487, IL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millennium Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17830 84th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Christa Mcauliffe School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8944 174th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 429-4565
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8500 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Walker Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19900 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(815) 469-0564
Gr: 5-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Victor J Andrew High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9001 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 342-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 60487, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60487, IL include Millennium Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe School and Prairie View Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60487?
5 public schools are located in 60487.
What percentage of students in 60487 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 60487 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60487?
60487 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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