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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 60609 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 11,934 students in 60609, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 850 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 60609, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60609, IL are Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk and Back Of The Yards Ib High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60609 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60609, 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 60609, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Gr: K-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Back Of The Yards Ib High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct
(Math: 27% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 S Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Minnie Minoso Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3527 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1732
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Evergreen Academy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3537 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4836
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Cics - Basil Campus
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
Rank: #88.
Greene N Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 1,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1010.
Air Force Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1590
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Hendricks Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4316 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1696
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Peace And Education Coalition High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9212
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 S Loomis Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Gr: K-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5415 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Lara Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4619 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4890
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Namaste Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 715-9558
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Hamline Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4565
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Graham A Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4436 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Hedges Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 S Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Beethoven Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Richards Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5009 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 W 52nd St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1757
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Daley Elementary Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5024 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9091
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Thomas Early Childhood Center
3625 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4088
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60609, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60609?
28 public schools are located in 60609.
What percentage of students in 60609 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 60609 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60609?
60609 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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