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Best 60409 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,364 students in 60409, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 307 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 60409, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60409, IL are Center For Alternative Learning, Wilson Elementary School and Center For Academics And Technolo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60409 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60409, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60409, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1601 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-9401
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
560 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Gr: PK-2 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Center For Academics And Technolo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 Wentworth
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2353
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
912 Burnham Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
S T E M Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7595
Gr: 8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Carol Moseley Braun School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 153rd St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
School Of Fine Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7565
Gr: 7 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Caroline Sibley Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Sibley Blvd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1010.
Wentworth Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Creative Communications Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7585
Gr: 6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Schrum Memorial School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Thornton Fractnl No High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Wentworth Intermediate School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7926
Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60409, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60409, IL include Center For Alternative Learning, Wilson Elementary School and Center For Academics And Technolo.
How many public schools are located in 60409?
14 public schools are located in 60409.
What percentage of students in 60409 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 60409 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60409?
60409 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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