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Best 60624 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 6,681 students in 60624, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 736 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 60624, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60624, IL are Westinghouse High School, Raby High School and Kipp One Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60624 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60624, 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 60624, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westinghouse High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3223 W Franklin Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Raby High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3545 W Fulton Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6755
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp One Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 938-8578
Gr: K-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 125:1
Rank: #44.
Ombudsman Chicago West
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3210 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(312) 243-1550
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Learn Chtr - Butler
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1132 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 722-0200
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4320 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6730
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6660
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4055 W Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6925
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Marshall Metropolitan High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3250 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6455
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Frazier Perspectives Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4027 W Grenshaw St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6880
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hefferan Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4409 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6192
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Legal Prep Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4319 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 922-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Orr Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Faraday Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3250 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6670
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3715 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6820
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
931 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 893-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1717.
Ward L Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
646 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6440
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Polaris Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
620 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-0820
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Melody Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3937 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6850
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Tilton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
223 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6746
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Safe Academy West
Alternative School
230 N Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 977-4076
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60624, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60624, IL include Westinghouse High School, Raby High School and Kipp One Academy.
How many public schools are located in 60624?
21 public schools are located in 60624.
What percentage of students in 60624 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 60624 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60624?
60624 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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