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Best 60644 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,292 students in 60644, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,040 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 60644, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60644, IL are Douglass Academy High School, Clark G R Elementary School and Austin College And Career Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60644 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60644, 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 Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60644, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglass Academy High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
543 N Waller Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #22.
Clark G R Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 S Monitor Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Austin College And Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-0660
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4651 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5608 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Moving Everest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
416 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Gr: K-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Gr: K-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1
Rank: #88.
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4837 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
214 N Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Depriest Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
139 S Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1212.
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5545 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 413-3090
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1313.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 N Lorel Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Leland Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 S Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
243 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60644, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60644?
15 public schools are located in 60644.
What percentage of students in 60644 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 60644 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60644?
60644 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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