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Best 60634 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,660 students in 60634, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,257 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 60634, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60634, IL are Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, Canty Elementary School and Chicago Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60634 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60634, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60634, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6024 W Warwick Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3640
Gr: K-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Canty Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Chicago Academy Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3885
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Smyser Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4310 N Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3711
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 N New England Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3718
Gr: PK-8 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120
Gr: PK-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Chicago Academy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-0146
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Dever Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3436 N Osceola Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3090
Gr: PK-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Reinberg Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3425 N Major Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3465
Gr: PK-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Rickover Naval Academy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2890
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Locke J Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2828 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Camras Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Steinmetz College Prep High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 N Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60634, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60634?
13 public schools are located in 60634.
What percentage of students in 60634 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 60634 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60634?
60634 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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