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Best 60616 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 5,636 students in 60616, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60616, IL are Healy Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy and Haines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60616 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60616, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60616, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Healy Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3010 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190
Gr: K-8 | 1,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
533 W 27th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9120
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
South Loop Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Ward J Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2701 S Shields Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
National Teachers Elementary Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Gr: PK-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Drake Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9129
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Gr: 6-12 | 313 students
Rank: #1010.
James R Doolittle Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
535 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60616, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60616, IL include Healy Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy and Haines Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60616?
10 public middle schools are located in 60616.
What is the racial composition of students in 60616?
60616 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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