For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 8,023 students in 60628, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 683 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60628, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60628, IL are Poe Elementary Classical School, Brooks College Prep Academy High School and Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60628 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60628, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60628, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poe Elementary Classical School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10538 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Grades: K-7
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Brooks College Prep Academy High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 E 111th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Grades: 7-12
| 990 students
Rank: #33.
Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 553-1530
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6517
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6517
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Haley Elementary Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11411 S Eggleston Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5340
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5340
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10845 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5517
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5517
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #77.
Fernwood Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10041 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cullen Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10650 S Eberhart Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5375
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5375
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Smith W Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
744 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5689
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5689
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1010.
Evers Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9811 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
Rank: #1111.
Bennett Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10115 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1212.
Pullman Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11311 S Forrestville Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5395
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5395
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lavizzo Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 W 109th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5300
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Schmid Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9755 S Greenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Rank: #1515.
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12339 S Normal Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
Rank: #1616.
Cics - Prairie Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11530 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-0480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-0480
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Brown R Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12607 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11816 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 536-9098
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 536-9098
Grades: 5-12
| 256 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
821 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5490
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5490
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #2020.
Hughes L Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 W 104th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5075
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5075
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Corliss High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
821 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5115
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Fenger Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11220 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Harlan Community Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9652 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5400
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Owens Community Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12302 S State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Rank: #2525.
Curtis Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
32 E 115th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5050
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
60628, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
11220 South Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Grades: 10
| 24 students
10414 South State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5489
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5489
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
314 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8000
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8000
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
12450 South State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5661
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5661
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
11725 South Perry Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5547
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5547
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
30 East 112th Place
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-2908
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-2908
Grades: 6-11
| 24 students
11941 South Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5500
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60628, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60628, IL include Poe Elementary Classical School, Brooks College Prep Academy High School and Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School.
How many public schools are located in 60628?
25 public schools are located in 60628.
What percentage of students in 60628 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60628 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60628?
60628 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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