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Best 60641 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,990 students in 60641, IL (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,080 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 60641, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60641, IL are Vaughn Occupational High School, Disney Ii Elementary School and Belding Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60641 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60641, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60641, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughn Occupational High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4355 N Linder Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Disney Ii Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3815 N Kedvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3750
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Belding Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Scammon Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 W Henderson St
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3475
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Portage Park Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5330 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3576
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3730 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3520
Gr: PK-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Falconer Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3020 N Lamon Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3560
Gr: PK-6 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Intrinsic Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4540 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(708) 887-2735
Gr: 7-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Barry Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2828 N Kilbourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3455
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Foreman High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3235 N Leclaire Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alt High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Schurz High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60641, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60641, IL include Vaughn Occupational High School, Disney Ii Elementary School and Belding Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60641?
12 public schools are located in 60641.
What percentage of students in 60641 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 60641 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60641?
60641 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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