For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,554 students in 60638, IL (there are , serving 1,646 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 60638, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60638, IL are Hancock College Preparatory High School, Kinzie Elementary School and Twain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60638 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60638, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60638, IL 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock College Preparatory High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2410
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Kinzie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5625 S Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5134 S Lotus Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2290
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2290
Gr: PK-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5329 S Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2170
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2170
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Charles J Sahs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5001 S Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(708) 458-1152
Chicago, IL 60638
(708) 458-1152
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Dore Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7134 W 65th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6140 S Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2265
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2265
Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Grimes Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5450 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Kennedy High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6325 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2325
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2325
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4640 S Lamon Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2376
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2376
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
6751 W 63rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076
Gr: PK-1 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
60638, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5434 S Lockwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-9800
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-9800
Gr: 2-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60638, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60638, IL include Hancock College Preparatory High School, Kinzie Elementary School and Twain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60638?
11 public schools are located in 60638.
What percentage of students in 60638 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 60638 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60638?
60638 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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