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Best 60629 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 14,945 students in 60629, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,561 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60629, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60629, IL are Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz, Pasteur Elementary School and Excel Academy - Southwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60629 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60629, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60629, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8280
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pasteur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5825 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2270
Gr: PK-4 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Excel Academy - Southwest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7050 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 424-0721
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Monarcas Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5815 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9280
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Ace Amandla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6820 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Azuela Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4707 W Marquette Rd
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7395
Gr: K-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5516 S Maplewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9222
Gr: PK-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6448 S Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2255
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3849 W 69th Pl
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2068
Gr: PK-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Sandoval Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5534 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-0457
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6018 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8640
Gr: 5-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3826 W 58th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2450
Gr: PK-4 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6550 S Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9260
Gr: PK-8 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Tarkington Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Mckay Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6901 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9340
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 993-1770
Gr: K-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Eberhart Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 W 65th Pl
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9190
Gr: PK-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Hubbard High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Fairfield Elementary Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2020.
Gage Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5630 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9230
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6011 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9288
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60629, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60629, IL include Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz, Pasteur Elementary School and Excel Academy - Southwest High School.
How many public schools are located in 60629?
21 public schools are located in 60629.
What percentage of students in 60629 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60629 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60629?
60629 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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