For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 9,041 students in 60623, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60623, IL are Zapata Elementary Academy, Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy and Cardenas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60623 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60623, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60623, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zapata Elementary Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
Grades: PK-8
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #33.
Cardenas Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2345 S Millard Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1465
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1465
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Gary Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3740 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1455
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1455
Grades: 3-8
| 718 students
Rank: #55.
Telpochcalli Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2832 W 24th Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1402
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1402
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #66.
Spry Elementary Community School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S Marshall Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1700
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
Whitney Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2815 S Komensky Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1560
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1560
Grades: PK-8
| 614 students
Rank: #88.
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2128 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1680
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1680
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Little Village Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2620 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1880
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1880
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Saucedo Elementary Scholastic Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2850 W 24th Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1770
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1770
Grades: PK-8
| 850 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2233 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1736
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1736
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Madero Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3202 W 28th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4466
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #1313.
Corkery Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2510 S Kildare Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Dvorak Technology Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1690
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1690
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Hammond Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2819 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4580
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4580
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Mason Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4217 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Hughes C Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4247 W 15th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1762
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1762
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Johnson Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 S Albany Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1829
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1829
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Lawndale Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1635
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1635
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Penn Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1665
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1665
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Rank: #2121.
Legacy Elementary Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3318 W Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1640
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1640
Grades: K-8
| 455 students
Rank: #2222.
Herzl Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3711 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1480
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1480
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
60623, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2524 S Central Park
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1620
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1620
Grades: 4-8
| 601 students
Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1616 S Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1500
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1500
Grades: 11-12
| 373 students
3711 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-1303
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-1303
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1326 South Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1804
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1804
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
1616 S Spaulding Av
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Grades: 1-8
| 724 students
Kipp Ascend Primary Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1440 S Christiana
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-1261
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-1261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1440 South Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1812
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1812
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
4217 West 18th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Grades: 9-11
| 51 students
North Lawndale Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Grades: 8-12
| 771 students
2221 South Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1821
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1821
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
1852 South Albany Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1795
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1795
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
2221 S Lawndale Av
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-8800
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-8800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60623, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60623, IL include Zapata Elementary Academy, Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy and Cardenas Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60623?
22 public middle schools are located in 60623.
What is the racial composition of students in 60623?
60623 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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