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Best 60643 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,713 students in 60643, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,401 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 60643, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60643, IL are Kellogg Elementary School, Sutherland Elementary School and Colemon J Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60643 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60643, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60643, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9241 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2590
Gr: K-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10015 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2580
Gr: K-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Colemon J Elementary Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 W 119th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Clissold Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 W 110th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2560
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Green W Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 W 96th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9510 S Prospect Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2690
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Wacker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9746 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2821
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Whistler Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11533 S Ada St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Higgins Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11710 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5625
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10354 S Charles St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2625
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Esmond Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1865 W Montvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2650
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Garvey M Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10309 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2763
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10540 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2825
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
White Elementary Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1136 W 122nd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cics - Longwood Campus
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Gr: 3-12 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Morgan Park High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1744 W Pryor Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Gr: 7-12 | 1,349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Julian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10330 S Elizabeth St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1818.
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11140 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2715
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Chicago Excel Academy High School
Alternative School
1257 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 629-8379
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cics - Loomis Primary Campus
Charter School
9535 S Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 429-8955
Gr: K-2 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60643, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60643, IL include Kellogg Elementary School, Sutherland Elementary School and Colemon J Elementary Academy.
How many public schools are located in 60643?
20 public schools are located in 60643.
What percentage of students in 60643 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 60643 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60643?
60643 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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