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Best 60637 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,414 students in 60637, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 3,032 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 60637, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60637, IL are Carnegie Elementary School, Cics - Washington Pk Campus and Ray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60637 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60637, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60637, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1414 E 61st Pl
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0530
Gr: K-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cics - Washington Pk Campus
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 E 61st St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #33.
Ray Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5631 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Woodlawn Elementary Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6657 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 E 70th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #66.
Bret Harte Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1556 E 56th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0870
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Brownell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6741 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3030
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5740 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #99.
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6620 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 363-3837
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Park Manor Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7037 S Rhodes Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Fiske Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6020 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hyde Park Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6220 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0880
Gr: 9-12 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Till Elementary Math & Science Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6543 S Champlain Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0570
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Gr: 6-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Wadsworth Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1616.
Dulles Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6311 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60637, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60637, IL include Carnegie Elementary School, Cics - Washington Pk Campus and Ray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60637?
16 public schools are located in 60637.
What percentage of students in 60637 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 60637 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60637?
60637 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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