For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,416 students in Cicero, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 438 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cicero, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Cicero, IL are J Sterling Morton Alternative School, J Sterling Morton Freshman Center and Columbus East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cicero, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cicero have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cicero, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Sterling Morton Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1874 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 55th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Grades: 9
| 1,156 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Columbus East Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-6085
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-6085
Grades: 4-6
| 360 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Liberty Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4946 W 13th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Grades: K-4
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Goodwin Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2625 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Abe Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3545 S 61st Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Grades: PK-6
| 732 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cicero East Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9440
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9440
Grades: 4-6
| 381 students
Rank: #88.
Warren Park School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 S 60th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Grades: PK-6
| 738 students
Rank: #99.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2310 S 57th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-2552
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-2552
Grades: K-6
| 708 students
Rank: #1010.
Cicero West Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4937 W 23rd St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Grades: PK-4
| 510 students
Rank: #1111.
Unity Jr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8268
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8268
Grades: 7-8
| 2,054 students
Rank: #1212.
Sherlock Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5347 W 22nd Pl
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Grades: PK-6
| 552 students
Rank: #1313.
J Sterling Morton East High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2423 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Grades: 10-12
| 3,445 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Drexel Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5407 W 36th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5532
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5532
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
T Roosevelt Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S 50th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-7833
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-7833
Grades: 4-6
| 486 students
Rank: #1616.
Daniel Burnham Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9577
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9577
Grades: K-2
| 140 students
Rank: #1717.
Columbus West Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5425 W 31st St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Grades: PK-4
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
5330 W 35th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 982-4500
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 982-4500
Grades: PK
| 163 students
Cicero, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890
Grades: 5-8
| 1 students
2100 S Laramie Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Grades: 7
| 1,332 students
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Grades: K-2
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cicero, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Cicero, IL include J Sterling Morton Alternative School, J Sterling Morton Freshman Center and Columbus East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cicero?
18 public schools are located in Cicero.
What percentage of students in Cicero go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cicero are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cicero?
Cicero public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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