For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 6,264 students in 60628, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60628, IL are Poe Elementary Classical School, Brooks College Prep Academy High School and Haley Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60628 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60628, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 60628, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poe Elementary Classical School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10538 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Grades: K-8
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Brooks College Prep Academy High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 E 111th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Grades: 7-12
| 982 students
Rank: #33.
Haley Elementary Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11411 S Eggleston Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5340
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5340
Grades: PK-8
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10845 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5517
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5517
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Fernwood Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10041 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cullen Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10650 S Eberhart Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5375
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5375
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Smith W Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
744 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5689
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5689
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #88.
Evers Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9811 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Rank: #99.
Bennett Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10115 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1010.
Pullman Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11311 S Forrestville Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5395
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5395
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lavizzo Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 W 109th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5300
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Schmid Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9755 S Greenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #1313.
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12339 S Normal Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1414.
Cics - Prairie Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11530 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-0480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-0480
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Brown R Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12607 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11816 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 536-9098
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 536-9098
Grades: 5-12
| 252 students
Rank: #1717.
Hughes L Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 W 104th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5075
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5075
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1818.
Owens Community Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12302 S State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
Rank: #1919.
Curtis Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
32 E 115th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5050
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
60628, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
11220 South Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Grades: 10
| 24 students
10414 South State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5489
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5489
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
314 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8000
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8000
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
12450 South State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5661
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5661
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
11725 South Perry Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5547
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5547
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
30 East 112th Place
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-2908
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-2908
Grades: 6-11
| 24 students
11941 South Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5500
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60628, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60628, IL include Poe Elementary Classical School, Brooks College Prep Academy High School and Haley Elementary Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 60628?
19 public middle schools are located in 60628.
What is the racial composition of students in 60628?
60628 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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