For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,918 students in 60090, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 758 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 60090, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60090, IL are Booth Tarkington Elementary School, Wheeling High School and Jack London Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60090 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60090, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60090, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Booth Tarkington Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Scott St
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2775
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2775
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeling High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Elmhurst Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 718-7000
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 718-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,760 students
Rank: #33.
Jack London Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2745
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2745
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #44.
Oliver W Holmes Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 S Wolf Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2790
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2790
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
Eugene Field Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 Saint Armand Ln
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2780
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #66.
Walt Whitman Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
133 Wille Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2795
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Merle Ln
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2785
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2785
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Glendale St
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 465-7290
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 465-7290
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60090, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60090, IL include Booth Tarkington Elementary School, Wheeling High School and Jack London Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60090?
8 public schools are located in 60090.
What percentage of students in 60090 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 60090 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60090?
60090 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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