For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 5,896 students in 60620, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60620, IL are Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy and Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60620 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60620, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60620, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9300 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-5720
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-5720
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Grades: K-8
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Foster Park Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8530 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2725
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2725
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Oglesby Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7646 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Kipling Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9351 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3151
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3151
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #77.
Westcott Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3090
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3090
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #88.
Barton Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3260
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3260
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Rank: #99.
Harvard Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7525 S Harvard Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3045
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3045
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Joplin Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7931 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3425
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3425
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cook Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8150 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3315
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3315
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cuffe Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8324 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-8250
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-8250
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #1313.
Fort Dearborn Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9025 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Jackson M Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
917 W 88th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8716 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3843
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3843
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #1616.
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 856 students
Rank: #1717.
Gresham Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8524 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350
Grades: PK-8
| 328 students
60620, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8908 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
8131 S May St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3500
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3500
Grades: 11-12
| 499 students
Horizon Science Academy Chatham Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 553-1530
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8407 South Kerfoot Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3366
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3366
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
8101 S Lasalle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
Triumphant Charter Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1540 West 84th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 253-0766
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 253-0766
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60620, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60620, IL include Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy and Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60620?
17 public elementary schools are located in 60620.
What is the racial composition of students in 60620?
60620 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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