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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 60659 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,406 students in 60659, IL (there are 21 private schools, serving 3,301 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 60659, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60659, IL are Solomon Elementary School, Stone Elementary Scholastic Academy and Jamieson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60659 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60659, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60659, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6206 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Stone Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6239 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2045
Gr: K-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Jamieson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5650 N Mozart St
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2395
Gr: PK-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Northside Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3730 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5180
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6110 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2025
Gr: PK-8 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Mather High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5835 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,777 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Cics - Northtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60659, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60659, IL include Solomon Elementary School, Stone Elementary Scholastic Academy and Jamieson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60659?
7 public schools are located in 60659.
What percentage of students in 60659 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 60659 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60659?
60659 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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