For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,008 students in 60143, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 283 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 60143, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60143, IL are Alsp-f.e. Peacock Ms-itasca Sd 10, Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School and F E Peacock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60143 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60143, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60143, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alsp-f.e. Peacock Ms-itasca Sd 10
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E North St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
730 Catalpa Ave
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0100
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0100
Grades: 3-5
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
F E Peacock Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 E North St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Washington St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0554
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0554
Grades: PK-2
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ssp-f.e. Peacock Ms-itasca Sd 10
Special Education School
301 E North St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60143, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60143, IL include Alsp-f.e. Peacock Ms-itasca Sd 10, Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School and F E Peacock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60143?
5 public schools are located in 60143.
What percentage of students in 60143 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 60143 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60143?
60143 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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