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Best Cicero Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 12,999 students in Cicero, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 553 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cicero, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cicero, IL are J Sterling Morton Alternative School, Liberty Elementary School and J Sterling Morton Freshman Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cicero, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cicero 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cicero, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Sterling Morton Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1874 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4946 W 13th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Gr: PK-3 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 S 55th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Gr: 9 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Abe Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3545 S 61st Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Gr: PK-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Cicero West Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4937 W 23rd St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Gr: PK-3 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Columbus East Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-6085
Gr: 4-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Cicero East Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2324 S 49th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9440
Gr: 4-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Sherlock Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5347 W 22nd Pl
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Warren Park School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 S 60th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2625 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Columbus West Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5425 W 31st St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Gr: PK-3 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5407 W 36th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5532
Gr: K-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
T Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 S 50th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-7833
Gr: 3-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1414.
Unity Jr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8268
Gr: 7-8 | 1,919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2310 S 57th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-2552
Gr: K-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
J Sterling Morton East High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2423 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 3,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Daniel Burnham Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9577
Gr: K-2 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
District 99 Early Childhood Center
5330 W 35th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 982-4500
Gr: PK | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cicero, IL?
How many public schools are located in Cicero?
18 public schools are located in Cicero.
What percentage of students in Cicero go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cicero are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cicero?
Cicero public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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