For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,298 students in 60090, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60090, IL are Booth Tarkington Elementary School, Jack London Middle School and Eugene Field Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60090 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60090, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60090, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Booth Tarkington Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Scott St
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2775
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2775
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Jack London Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2745
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2745
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 Saint Armand Ln
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2780
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Oliver W Holmes Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 S Wolf Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2790
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2790
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Merle Ln
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2785
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2785
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Walt Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
133 Wille Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2795
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2795
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60090, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60090, IL include Booth Tarkington Elementary School, Jack London Middle School and Eugene Field Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60090?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60090.
What is the racial composition of students in 60090?
60090 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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