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Best 60473 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,466 students in 60473, IL (there are 10 private schools, serving 792 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 60473, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60473, IL are Mckinley Elementary School, Mckinley Jr High School and Eisenhower School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60473 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60473, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 60473, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Gr: 4-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16949 Cottage Grove Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16001 Minerva Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-5900
Gr: 2-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
465 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Madison School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15700 Orchid Dr
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-2117
Gr: 4-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16800 Greenwood Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4433
Gr: PK-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
New Beginnings Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15703 Clyde Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Thornwood High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Able Program
Special Education School
300 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 597-4250
Rank: n/an/a
Communication Development/cd
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 985-4402
Rank: n/an/a
Deaf & Hard Of Hearing/dhh
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Rank: n/an/a
Ease Program
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Rank: n/an/a
Echo School
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
Rank: n/an/a
Macarthur/echo Elementary School
Special Education School
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Elementary School
Special Education School
300 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 841-0432

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60473, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60473, IL include Mckinley Elementary School, Mckinley Jr High School and Eisenhower School.
How many public schools are located in 60473?
15 public schools are located in 60473.
What percentage of students in 60473 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 60473 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60473?
60473 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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