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Best 60657 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,943 students in 60657, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60657, IL are Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, Burley Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60657 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60657, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60657, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Gr: K-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Burley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1630 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Gr: K-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Nettelhorst Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3252 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2851 N Seminary Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Jahn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3149 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60657, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60657, IL include Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, Burley Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60657?
6 public middle schools are located in 60657.
What is the racial composition of students in 60657?
60657 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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