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Best 60615 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,699 students in 60615, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60615, IL are Kenwood Academy High School, Murray Elementary Language Academy and Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60615 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60615, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60615, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenwood Academy High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Gr: 7-12 | 2,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Murray Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5335 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
834 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
936 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Burke Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60615, IL?
How many public middle schools are located in 60615?
5 public middle schools are located in 60615.
What is the racial composition of students in 60615?
60615 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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