For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,315 students in 60642, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60642, IL are Otis Elementary School, Rowe Elementary School and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60642 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60642, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60642, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Armour St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Rowe Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1424 N Cleaver St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 799-2730
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 799-2730
Gr: K-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4750
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
60642, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Near North Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
739 North Ada St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7845
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7845
Gr: 2-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1444 West Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4170
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4170
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Richard Milburn High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1448 West Superior St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 491-0772
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 491-0772
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60642, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60642, IL include Otis Elementary School, Rowe Elementary School and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 60642?
3 public middle schools are located in 60642.
What is the racial composition of students in 60642?
60642 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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