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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 60628 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 8,319 students in 60628, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 771 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60628, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60628, IL are Poe Elementary Classical School, Brooks College Prep Academy High School and Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60628 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60628, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 60628, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poe Elementary Classical School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10538 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Brooks College Prep Academy High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 E 111th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Gr: 7-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 553-1530
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6517
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10845 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5517
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fernwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10041 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cullen Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10650 S Eberhart Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5375
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Evers Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9811 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Smith W Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
744 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5689
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1010.
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11816 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 536-9098
Gr: 5-12 | 255 students
Rank: #1111.
Haley Elementary Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11411 S Eggleston Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5340
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Schmid Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9755 S Greenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10115 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Brown R Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12607 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
821 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5490
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1616.
Owens Community Academy Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12302 S State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Cics - Prairie Campus
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11530 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-0480
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1818.
Pullman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11311 S Forrestville Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5395
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Corliss High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
821 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5115
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Fenger Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11220 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Harlan Community Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9652 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Lavizzo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
138 W 109th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12339 S Normal Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Hughes L Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 W 104th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5075
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2525.
Curtis Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
32 E 115th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60628, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60628?
25 public schools are located in 60628.
What percentage of students in 60628 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60628 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60628?
60628 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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