Top 10 Best 60643 Illinois Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,105 students in 60643, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,346 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 60643, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60643, IL are Green W Elementary School, Kellogg Elementary School and Clissold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60643 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 60643, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60643, IL Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green W Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 W 96th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9241 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2590
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clissold Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 W 110th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2560
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10015 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2580
Grades: K-8
| 651 students
Rank: #55.
Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10354 S Charles St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2625
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9510 S Prospect Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2690
Grades: K-8
| 253 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Colemon J Elementary Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 W 119th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Esmond Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1865 W Montvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2650
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Wacker Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9746 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2821
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Whistler Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11533 S Ada St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
White Elementary Career Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1136 W 122nd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10540 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2825
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11140 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2715
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
Rank: #1414.
Morgan Park High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1744 W Pryor Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Grades: 7-12
| 1,265 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Chicago Excel High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1257 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 629-8379
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Garvey M Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10309 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2763
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Higgins Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11710 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5625
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Julian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10330 S Elizabeth St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #1919.
Cics - Longwood Campus
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Grades: 3-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cics - Loomis Primary Campus
Charter School
9535 S Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 429-8955
Grades: K-2
| 399 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60643 Illinois

60643, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1233 W 109th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 298-5800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
10330 S Elizabeth St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1551 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 341-2260
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 60643, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60643, IL include Green W Elementary School, Kellogg Elementary School and Clissold Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60643, IL?
20 public schools are located in 60643, IL.
What percentage of students in 60643, IL go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 60643, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60643, IL?
60643, IL public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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