For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,162 students in 60619, IL (there are , serving 525 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60619, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60619, IL are Mcdade Elementary Classical School, Mcdowell Elementary School and Cics - Avalon/south Shore. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60619 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60619, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60619, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdade Elementary Classical School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1419 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6404
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6404
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Cics - Avalon/south Shore
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E 83rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Rank: #44.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8306 S Saint Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3834
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3834
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 E 91st Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3300
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 E 85th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3435
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3435
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7740 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3100
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Yccs Chtr - Chatham
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9035 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
Rank: #99.
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7131 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 729-3969
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 729-3969
Gr: 6-12 | 1,024 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
Washington H Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9130 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6225
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6225
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Avalon Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8045 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7433 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Neil Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8555 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Tanner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7350 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1616.
Ruggles Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7831 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1717.
Gillespie Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9301 S State St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1818.
Revere Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1919.
Ashe Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2020.
Deneen Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7240 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
60619, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
321 East 84th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(312) 924-7647
Chicago, IL 60619
(312) 924-7647
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students
901 East 95th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-8664
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-8664
Gr: K-3 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Gr: K-12 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60619, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60619, IL include Mcdade Elementary Classical School, Mcdowell Elementary School and Cics - Avalon/south Shore.
How many public schools are located in 60619?
20 public schools are located in 60619.
What percentage of students in 60619 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60619 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60619?
60619 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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