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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 60617 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 11,618 students in 60617, IL (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,257 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 60617, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60617, IL are Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School, Black Magnet Elementary School and Washington G Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60617 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60617, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60617, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1710 E 93rd St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6416
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Black Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9101 S Euclid Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6390
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Washington G Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3611 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 S Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 503-3040
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Addams Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Gr: PK-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 722-8577
Gr: K-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Hoyne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8905 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6425
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9912 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6240
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6460
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8050 S Chappel Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6640
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9822 S Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6430
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9239 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6625
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1313.
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10347 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6540
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8164 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 978-8680
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10740 S Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6215
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Thorp J N Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6250
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8331 S Mackinaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6585
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Bowen High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1919.
Sadlowski Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3930 E 105th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040
Gr: PK-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8344 S Commercial Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6694
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Mireles Elementary Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9000 S Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6360
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Washington G High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5725
Gr: 9-12 | 1,520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 E 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Coles Elementary Language Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8441 S Yates Blvd
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8546 S Cregier Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Epic Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8255 S Houston Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7930
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9928 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6530
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60617, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60617?
27 public schools are located in 60617.
What percentage of students in 60617 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 60617 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60617?
60617 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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