For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,279 students in 60621, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 60621, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60621, IL are Excel Academy - Englewood High School, Englewood Stem High School and Kershaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60621 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60621, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60621, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy - Englewood High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7141 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Englewood Stem High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6835 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9750
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Kershaw Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6450 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3050
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3050
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 W 57th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-0829
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-0829
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
King Academy Of Social Justice
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
644 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3875
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3875
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Urban Prep Chtr Academy Englewood High School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6201 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9724
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9724
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 938-8565
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 938-8565
Grades: K-8
| 914 students
Rank: #88.
Noble St Chtr-johnson Colg Prep
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6350 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(312) 348-1888
Chicago, IL 60621
(312) 348-1888
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #99.
Parker Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6800 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3375
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3375
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Bond Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7050 S May St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3480
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3480
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Holmes Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9025
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-9025
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Mays Elementary Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6656 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3892
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3892
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #1313.
Barbara A Sizemore Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6547 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 651-1661
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 651-1661
Grades: K-8
| 247 students
Rank: #1414.
Bass Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1140 W 66th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3275
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3275
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Rank: #1515.
Nicholson Tech Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6006 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3285
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3285
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1616.
Stagg Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7424 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3565
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3565
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
60621, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6656 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
6201 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3600
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3600
Grades: 12
| 161 students
6533 S Stewart Av
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3334
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3334
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3160
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3160
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 553-1530
Grades: 5-6
| 165 students
6350 South Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3075
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3075
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
6835 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3800
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3800
Grades: 10
| 39 students
6835 S Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3800
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
6201 S Stewart Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3530
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3530
Grades: 12
| 1 students
7025 South Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3190
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3190
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60621, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60621, IL include Excel Academy - Englewood High School, Englewood Stem High School and Kershaw Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60621?
16 public schools are located in 60621.
What percentage of students in 60621 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 60621 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60621?
60621 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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