For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,124 students in 60099, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 276 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 60099, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60099, IL are Oak Crest School, Kenneth Murphy School and Beulah Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60099 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60099, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60099, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38550 N Lewis Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 599-5519
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 599-5519
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth Murphy School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11315 W Wadsworth Rd
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 599-5060
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 599-5060
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Beulah Park Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Gilboa Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0005
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0005
Gr: PK-2 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Beach Park Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40667 N Green Bay Rd
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 596-5860
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 596-5860
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3901 21st St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9303
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9303
Gr: 9-12 | 2,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
New Tech High - Zion-benton East
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1634 23rd St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9803
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9803
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
East Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2913 Elim Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0161
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0161
Gr: PK-2 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
West Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 Jethro Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0817
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0817
Gr: 3-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3025 Ezra Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0319
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0319
Gr: 3-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Zion Central Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1716 27th St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Shiloh Park Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Gabriel Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0400
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Bethesda Blvd
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0477
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0477
Gr: PK-2 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
60099, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60099, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60099, IL include Oak Crest School, Kenneth Murphy School and Beulah Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60099?
12 public schools are located in 60099.
What percentage of students in 60099 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 60099 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60099?
60099 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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