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Best 60639 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,325 students in 60639, IL.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 60639 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60639, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60639, IL Public Middle 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60639, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60639, IL include Horizon Science Acad-belmont, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School and Hanson Park Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60639?
10 public middle schools are located in 60639.
What is the racial composition of students in 60639?
60639 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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