For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,910 students in 60655, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 5,169 private students). 36% of all K-12 students in 60655, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60655, IL are Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School, Mount Greenwood Elementary School and Chicago High School For Agricult Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60655 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60655, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60655, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3020 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Grades: 1-8
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Greenwood Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10841 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2786
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2786
Grades: K-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #33.
Chicago High School For Agricult Sciences
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3857 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2500
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #44.
Cassell Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11314 S Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2640
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2640
Grades: K-8
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
2554 W 113th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2671
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2671
Grades: PK
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60655, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60655, IL include Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School, Mount Greenwood Elementary School and Chicago High School For Agricult Sciences.
How many public schools are located in 60655?
5 public schools are located in 60655.
What percentage of students in 60655 go to public school?
36% of all K-12 students in 60655 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60655?
60655 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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