For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 416 students in 60640, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60640, IL are Uplift Community High School, Devry Advantage Academy High School and Yccs-truman Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60640 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60640, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60640 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Devry Advantage Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60640, IL Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uplift Community High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Devry Advantage Academy High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Grades: 11-12
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
60640, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Grades: 8
| 36 students
4525 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
4420 North Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
5200 North Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60640, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60640, IL include Uplift Community High School, Devry Advantage Academy High School and Yccs-truman Middle College High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60640?
3 public high schools are located in 60640.
What is the racial composition of students in 60640?
60640 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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