For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,920 students in 60615, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60615, IL are Murray Elementary Language Academy, Shoesmith Elementary School and Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60615 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60615, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60615, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary Language Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5335 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Shoesmith Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1330 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1764
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1764
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
834 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
936 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Burke Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
Bronzeville Academy Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8040
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8040
Grades: K-8
| 332 students
60615, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4959 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1410
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1410
Grades: 8
| 96 students
4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1100
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1100
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
221 East 49th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1430
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1430
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60615, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60615, IL include Murray Elementary Language Academy, Shoesmith Elementary School and Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60615?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60615.
What is the racial composition of students in 60615?
60615 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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