Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in 60610 (Chicago, IL) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 60610 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,977 students in 60610, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,664 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 60610, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60610, IL are Payton College Preparatory High School, Skinner North Elementary School and Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60610 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60610, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60610, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payton College Preparatory High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Gr: 9-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Skinner North Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8510
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 205:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Noble St Chtr-the Noble Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1443 N Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 574-1527
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
160 W Wendell St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8310
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Manierre Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60610, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60610?
7 public schools are located in 60610.
What percentage of students in 60610 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 60610 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60610?
60610 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (IL):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links: