Best Public Middle Schools in 60649 (Chicago, IL) (2025-26)

Best 60649 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,922 students in 60649, IL.

The top ranked public middle schools in 60649, IL are Camelot Safe Academy School, Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy and Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 60649 have an score of 5% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 6% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60649, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60649, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Camelot Safe Academy School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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7877 S Coles Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-2487

Gr: 6-12

Rank: #22.

Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy

(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
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7355 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501

Gr: PK-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Rank: #33.

Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy

(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
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7511 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650

Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Art In Motion Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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7415 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426

Gr: 7-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Parkside Elementary Community Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940

Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.

Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elementary School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
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7736 S Burnham Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600

Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.

Okeeffe Elementary School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
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6940 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600

Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

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60649, Illinois 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Camelot Safe Academy High School (Closed 2015)

7877 S Coles Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773

Gr: 9-12

Entrepreneurshp High School (Closed 2012)

7627 South Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6190

Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Magic Johnson - Roseland High School (Closed 2015)

7037 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773

Gr: 9-12

School Of Leadership High School (Closed 2015)

7627 S Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6190

Gr: 11-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

School Of Technology High School (Closed 2012)

7627 South Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180

Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

School Of The Arts High School (Closed 2012)

7627 South Constance Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180

Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

South Shore Community Academy High School (Closed 2007)

7529 S Constance Av
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6180

Winnie Mandela High School (Closed 2018)

7847 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-4773

Gr: 9-12 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60649, IL?

The top ranked public middle schools in 60649, IL include Camelot Safe Academy School, Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy and Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in 60649?

7 public middle schools are located in 60649.

What is the racial composition of students in 60649?

60649 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).