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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 60608 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 8,421 students in 60608, IL (there are 13 private schools, serving 3,828 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 60608, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60608, IL are Simpson Academy High School For Young Women, Everett Elementary School and Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60608 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60608, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60608, IL Public 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.
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3419 S Bell Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Ijla Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
Rank: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7021
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #21 - 2421. - 24.
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: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Chicago Technology Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Ihsca Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
Juarez Community Academy High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 schools in 60608, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60608?
27 public schools are located in 60608.
What percentage of students in 60608 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 60608 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60608?
60608 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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