For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 8,321 students in 60608, IL (there are , serving 3,600 private students). 70% 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, Everett Elementary School and Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences. 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 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60608, IL 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3419 S Bell Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Pickard Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Jungman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1746 S Miller St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Ijla Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Plamondon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2642 W 15th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1789
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1789
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Finkl Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2332 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1241 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Ruiz Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2410 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Walsh Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1624 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1717.
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W 17th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2651 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Chicago Technology Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Ihsca Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Smyth J Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1059 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7180
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7180
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Juarez Community Academy High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,587 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 4-12
60608, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2317 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Gr: 4-8
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
1326 W 14th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students
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, Everett Elementary School and Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences.
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?
70% 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
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