For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 4,503 students in 60644, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60644, IL are Clark G R Elementary School, Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School and Moving Everest Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60644 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60644, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60644, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark G R Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Monitor Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5608 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Moving Everest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
416 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Gr: K-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Gr: K-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1
Rank: #55.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4837 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 N Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Depriest Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 S Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5545 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 413-3090
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 413-3090
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #99.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Lorel Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Leland Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 S Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60644, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60644, IL include Clark G R Elementary School, Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School and Moving Everest Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60644?
11 public middle schools are located in 60644.
What is the racial composition of students in 60644?
60644 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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