For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,922 students in 60615, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60615, IL are Kenwood Academy High School, Murray Elementary Language Academy and Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60615 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60615, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60615, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenwood Academy High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Gr: 7-12 | 2,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Murray Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5335 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
834 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
936 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Bronzeville Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8040
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8040
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1
Rank: #66.
Burke Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
60615, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4959 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1410
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1410
Gr: 8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4934 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1100
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1100
Gr: 10-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 98%
221 East 49th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1430
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1430
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60615, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60615, IL include Kenwood Academy High School, Murray Elementary Language Academy and Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60615?
6 public middle schools are located in 60615.
What is the racial composition of students in 60615?
60615 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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