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Best 60477 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,117 students in 60477, IL (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,420 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 60477, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60477, IL are Virgil I Grissom Middle School, John A Bannes Elementary School and Bert H Fulton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60477 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60477, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60477, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17000 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
John A Bannes Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16835 Odell Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bert H Fulton School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6601 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6701 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18146 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Helen Keller Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7846 163rd St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2144
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Tinley Park High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6111 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Kimberly Heights Elementary School
6141 Kimberly Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Gr: PK-K | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60477, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60477, IL include Virgil I Grissom Middle School, John A Bannes Elementary School and Bert H Fulton School.
How many public schools are located in 60477?
8 public schools are located in 60477.
What percentage of students in 60477 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 60477 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60477?
60477 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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