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Best 60639 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,783 students in 60639, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 305 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 60639, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60639, IL are Horizon Science Acad-belmont, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School and Hanson Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60639 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60639, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60639, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Gr: K-10 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5235 W Belden St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hanson Park Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5411 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5321 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 622-7484
Gr: 9-12 | 1,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Prosser Career Academy High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2148 N Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Cics - West Belden Campus
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6333 W Bloomingdale Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3130
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Schubert Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 N Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Noble St Chtr-pritzker Col Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4131 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 394-2848
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 N Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Lloyd Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2103 N Lamon Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Prieto Math-science Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2231 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-0210
Gr: PK-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1313.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4375
Gr: PK-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Belmont-cragin Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6112 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5252 W Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Kelvyn Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4343 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
North-grand High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4338 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-8520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60639, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60639?
17 public schools are located in 60639.
What percentage of students in 60639 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 60639 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60639?
60639 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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