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Best 60638 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,043 students in 60638, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60638, IL are Kinzie Elementary School, Twain Elementary School and Byrne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60638 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60638, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60638, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kinzie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5625 S Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5134 S Lotus Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2290
Gr: PK-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5329 S Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2170
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Charles J Sahs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 S Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(708) 458-1152
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Dore Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7134 W 65th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080
Gr: PK-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6140 S Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2265
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Grimes Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5450 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4640 S Lamon Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2376
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Academy For Global Citizenship
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4942 W 44th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 582-1100
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60638, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60638, IL include Kinzie Elementary School, Twain Elementary School and Byrne Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60638?
9 public middle schools are located in 60638.
What is the racial composition of students in 60638?
60638 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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