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Best 60621 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,409 students in 60621, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 60621, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60621, IL are Excel Academy - Englewood High School, Bond Elementary School and Kipp Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60621 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60621, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60621, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy - Englewood High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7141 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Bond Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7050 S May St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3480
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 938-8565
Gr: K-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1
Rank: #44.
Kershaw Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3050
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
245 W 57th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-0829
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9724
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
King Academy Of Social Justice
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
644 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3875
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Barbara A Sizemore Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6547 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 651-1661
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6350 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(312) 348-1888
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1010.
Parker Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3375
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9025
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mays Elementary Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6656 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3892
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1313.
Bass Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 W 66th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3275
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1414.
Englewood Stem High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6835 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1515.
Stagg Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7424 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3565
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1616.
Nicholson Tech Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6006 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3285
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60621, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60621?
16 public schools are located in 60621.
What percentage of students in 60621 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 60621 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60621?
60621 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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