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Best 60621 Illinois Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,394 students in 60621, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 60621, IL are Excel Academy - Englewood High School, Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School and Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60621 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60621, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60621 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60621, IL Public High 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 60621, IL?
How many public high schools are located in 60621?
4 public high schools are located in 60621.
What is the racial composition of students in 60621?
60621 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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