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Best 60618 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,172 students in 60618, IL (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,130 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 60618, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60618, IL are Lane Technical High School, Coonley Elementary School and Bell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60618 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60618, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60618, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lane Technical High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 4,604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Coonley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4046 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5140
Gr: K-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3730 N Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5150
Gr: K-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3500 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5470
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Linne Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3221 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Gr: PK-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3539 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5223
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Disney Ii Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5010
Gr: 7-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Bateman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5055
Gr: PK-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Garcia Lorca Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3231 N Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Cics - Irving Park Campus
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3820 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 433-5000
Gr: K-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 W Byron St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5130
Gr: PK-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Pathways In Education Avondale
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1313.
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2845 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Avondale - Logandale Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3212 W George St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Alcott College Prep
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2957 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 W School St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Gr: PK-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Aspira Charter - Early College Pr
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3986 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 243-1626
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2989 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 243-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60618, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60618, IL include Lane Technical High School, Coonley Elementary School and Bell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60618?
19 public schools are located in 60618.
What percentage of students in 60618 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 60618 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60618?
60618 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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