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Best Public Middle Schools in 60608 (Chicago, IL) (2026)
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Best 60608 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 4,639 students in 60608, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60608, IL are Simpson Academy High School For Young Women, Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences and Holden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60608 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60608, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60608, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1321 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Pickard Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1746 S Miller St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Plamondon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2642 W 15th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1789
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Finkl Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2332 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1241 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Ruiz Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Walsh Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1624 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1641 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 W 17th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2651 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Chalmers Steam Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2745 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Smyth J Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1059 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7180
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-r
Special Education School
1950 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Gr: 4-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60608, IL?
How many public middle schools are located in 60608?
19 public middle schools are located in 60608.
What is the racial composition of students in 60608?
60608 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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