For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,591 students in 60438, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 6,964 private students). 45% of all K-12 students in 60438, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60438, IL are Heritage Middle School, Oak Glen Elementary School and Coolidge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60438 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 60438, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60438, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19250 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-0790
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-0790
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Glen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 182nd St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-1714
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-1714
Grades: K-6
| 581 students
Rank: #33.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17845 Henry St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-4320
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-4320
Grades: K-6
| 717 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Jr High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2721 Ridge Rd
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-2383
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-2383
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #55.
Thornton Fractnl So High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 585-2000
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 585-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: #66.
Reavis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17121 Roy St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-8523
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-8523
Grades: K-6
| 494 students
Rank: #77.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19055 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3030
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3030
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
18300 Greenbay Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-0149
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-0149
Grades: PK-1
| 73 students
60438, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R I S E - Lansing (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2745 Bernice Road
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-5891
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-5891
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60438, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60438, IL include Heritage Middle School, Oak Glen Elementary School and Coolidge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60438, IL?
8 public schools are located in 60438, IL.
What percentage of students in 60438, IL go to public school?
45% of all K-12 students in 60438, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60438, IL?
60438, IL public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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