For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 8,469 students in 60608, IL (there are , serving 3,750 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 60608, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60608, IL are Simpson Academy High School For Young Women, Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences and Everett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60608 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60608, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60608, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1321 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Everett Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3419 S Bell Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #44.
Armour Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #55.
Holden Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #66.
Pickard Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
Jungman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1746 S Miller St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
Rank: #88.
Plamondon Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2642 W 15th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1789
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1789
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Rank: #99.
Whittier Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #1010.
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #1111.
Finkl Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2332 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #1212.
Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7021
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7021
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1624 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Perez Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1241 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1616.
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #1717.
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W 17th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Rank: #1818.
Ruiz Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Rank: #1919.
Chicago Technology Academy High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #2020.
Ijla Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2651 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Walsh Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2015 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ihsca Charter High School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #2525.
Smyth J Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1059 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7180
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7180
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Rank: #2626.
Juarez Community Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,654 students
Rank: n/an/a
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-r
Special Education School
1950 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
60608, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2317 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Gladstone Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Montefiore Special Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Prologue Early College High School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Urban Prep Chtr West Campus High School (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1326 W 14th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60608, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60608, IL include Simpson Academy High School For Young Women, Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences and Everett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60608?
27 public schools are located in 60608.
What percentage of students in 60608 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 60608 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60608?
60608 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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