For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,947 students in 60626, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60626, IL are Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter, New Field Elementary School and Kilmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60626 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60626, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60626, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7212 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Grades: 6-12
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
New Field Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1707 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2760
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2760
Grades: PK-4
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Kilmer Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2115
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2115
Grades: PK-8
| 786 students
Rank: #44.
Jordan Elementary Community School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7414 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2220
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2220
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Field Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7019 N Ashland Blvd
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2030
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2030
Grades: 5-8
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Gale Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1631 W Jonquil Ter
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2100
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60626, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60626, IL include Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter, New Field Elementary School and Kilmer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60626?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60626.
What is the racial composition of students in 60626?
60626 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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