For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,325 students in 60409, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60409, IL are Wilson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60409 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60409, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60409, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Gr: PK-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 157th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Carol Moseley Braun School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 153rd St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Caroline Sibley Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Sibley Blvd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Gr: K-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Wentworth Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Schrum Memorial School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #88.
Wentworth Intermediate School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7926
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7926
Gr: 3-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60409, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Science & Technology (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
135-167th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60409, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60409, IL include Wilson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60409?
8 public elementary schools are located in 60409.
What is the racial composition of students in 60409?
60409 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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