For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,314 students in 60644, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,302 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 60644, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60644, IL are Douglass Academy High School, Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School and Kipp Academy Chicago Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60644 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60644, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60644, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglass Academy High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
543 N Waller Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4651 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Grades: K-8
| 660 students
Rank: #44.
Clark G R Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Monitor Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #55.
Nash Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4837 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5608 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Austin College And Career Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-0660
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-0660
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ellington Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 N Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Depriest Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 S Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Clark Academy Prep Magnet High School
Magnet School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5101 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5545 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 413-3090
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 413-3090
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #1313.
Moving Everest Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Grades: K-8
| 768 students
Rank: #1414.
Howe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Lorel Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #1515.
Leland Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 S Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
60644, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5345 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Grades: 3-6
| 95 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Grades: 11-12
| 580 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
543 N Waller Av
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5500 West Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6050
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6050
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
517 North Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6230
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6230
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
Kipp Chicago Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Grades: K-8
| 1,685 students
512 South Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6140
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6140
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60644, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60644, IL include Douglass Academy High School, Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School and Kipp Academy Chicago Campus.
How many public schools are located in 60644?
15 public schools are located in 60644.
What percentage of students in 60644 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 60644 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60644?
60644 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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