For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,378 students in 60649, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60649, IL are Camelot Safe Academy School, Parkside Elementary Community Academy and Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60649 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60649, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60649, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camelot Safe Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7877 S Coles Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-2487
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-2487
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7511 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Okeeffe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6940 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7355 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #66.
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7736 S Burnham Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
60649, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7877 S Coles Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7627 South Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6190
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6190
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
7037 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7627 S Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6190
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6190
Grades: 11-12
| 132 students
7627 South Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
7627 South Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
7529 S Constance Av
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7847 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60649, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60649, IL include Camelot Safe Academy School, Parkside Elementary Community Academy and Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60649?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60649.
What is the racial composition of students in 60649?
60649 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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