For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,730 students in 60202, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 246 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60202, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60202, IL are Park School, Rice Childrens Center and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60202 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60202, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60202, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Park School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
828 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8590
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rice Childrens Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
910 Forest Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3501
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3501
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Nichols Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Greenleaf St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-4901
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-4901
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Chute Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Oakton St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #77.
Dawes Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3401
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3401
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #88.
Oakton Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
436 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8801
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8801
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eths Day School
Alternative School
1233 Hartrey Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-7009
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-7009
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60202, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60202, IL include Park School, Rice Childrens Center and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60202?
9 public schools are located in 60202.
What percentage of students in 60202 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60202 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60202?
60202 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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