For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,658 students in 60607, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 839 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 60607, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60607, IL are Young Magnet High School, Skinner Elementary School and Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60607 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60607, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60607, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young Magnet High School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,148 students
Rank: #22.
Skinner Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Grades: PK-8
| 976 students
Rank: #33.
Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1522 W Fillmore St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300
Grades: K-8
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 S Carpenter St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7070
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7070
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
Chicago World Language Academy
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1340 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7000
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7000
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Acceleration Academies Llc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Miami Beach Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607
(786) 671-3079
Chicago, IL 60607
(786) 671-3079
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 N Krome Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
(786) 410-7955
Chicago, IL 60607
(786) 410-7955
Grades: 8-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Acceleration Academies
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2855 Colonial Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607
(872) 240-2025
Chicago, IL 60607
(872) 240-2025
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
60607, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chicago Virtual Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
38 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 267-4486
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 267-4486
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
The Choir Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3737 South Pauline
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 890-4720
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 890-4720
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Uno Academy Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
954 W Washingtn Bd
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 432-6301
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 432-6301
Grades: K-12
| 7,842 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60607, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60607, IL include Young Magnet High School, Skinner Elementary School and Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60607?
8 public schools are located in 60607.
What percentage of students in 60607 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 60607 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60607?
60607 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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