For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,027 students in 60641, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60641, IL are Belding Elementary School, Portage Park Elementary School and Scammon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60641 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60641, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60641, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belding Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Grades: PK-8
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Portage Park Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5330 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3576
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3576
Grades: PK-8
| 894 students
Rank: #33.
Scammon Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4201 W Henderson St
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3475
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3475
Grades: PK-8
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
Intrinsic Charter High School
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4540 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(708) 887-2735
Chicago, IL 60641
(708) 887-2735
Grades: 7-12
| 947 students
Rank: #55.
Gray Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3730 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3520
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3520
Grades: PK-8
| 992 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60641, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60641, IL include Belding Elementary School, Portage Park Elementary School and Scammon Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60641?
5 public middle schools are located in 60641.
What is the racial composition of students in 60641?
60641 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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