For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 5,896 students in 60620, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60620, IL are Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp and Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60620 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60620, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60620, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9300 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-5720
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-5720
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Foster Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8530 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2725
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2725
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Kipling Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9351 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3151
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3151
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Cuffe Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8324 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-8250
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-8250
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Joplin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7931 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3425
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3425
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Fort Dearborn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9025 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #99.
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8716 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3843
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3843
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8150 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3315
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3315
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1111.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7525 S Harvard Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3045
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3045
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1212.
Jackson M Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
917 W 88th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1313.
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 856 students
Rank: #1414.
Oglesby Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7646 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Westcott Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3090
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3090
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1616.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3260
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1717.
Gresham Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8524 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
60620, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8908 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students
8131 S May St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3500
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3500
Gr: 11-12 | 499 students
Horizon Science Academy Chatham Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 553-1530
8407 South Kerfoot Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3366
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3366
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
8101 S Lasalle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Triumphant Charter Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1540 West 84th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 253-0766
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 253-0766
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60620, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60620, IL include Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp and Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 60620?
17 public middle schools are located in 60620.
What is the racial composition of students in 60620?
60620 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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