For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,872 students in 60628, IL (there are , serving 683 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60628, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60628, IL are Poe Elementary Classical School, Brooks College Prep Academy High School and Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60628 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60628, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60628, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poe Elementary Classical School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10538 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5525
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Brooks College Prep Academy High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 E 111th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 553-1530
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6517
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6517
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10845 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5517
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5517
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fernwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10041 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cullen Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10650 S Eberhart Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5375
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5375
Gr: K-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Evers Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9811 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Smith W Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
744 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5689
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5689
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11816 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 536-9098
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 536-9098
Gr: 5-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #1111.
Haley Elementary Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11411 S Eggleston Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5340
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5340
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Schmid Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9755 S Greenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10115 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Brown R Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12607 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
821 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5490
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5490
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1616.
Owens Community Academy Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12302 S State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Cics - Prairie Campus
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11530 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-0480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-0480
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Pullman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11311 S Forrestville Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5395
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5395
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Corliss High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
821 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5115
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5115
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Fenger Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11220 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Harlan Community Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9652 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5400
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Lavizzo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
138 W 109th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5300
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2323.
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12339 S Normal Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2424.
Hughes L Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 W 104th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5075
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5075
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2525.
Curtis Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
32 E 115th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5050
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60628, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 84:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 99%
11220 South Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Gr: 10 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
10414 South State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5489
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5489
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
314 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8000
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8000
Gr: K-8 | 197 students
12450 South State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5661
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5661
Gr: PK-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
11725 South Perry Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5547
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5547
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
30 East 112th Place
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-2908
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-2908
Gr: 6-11 | 24 students
11941 South Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5500
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60628, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60628, IL include Poe Elementary Classical School, Brooks College Prep Academy High School and Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School.
How many public schools are located in 60628?
25 public schools are located in 60628.
What percentage of students in 60628 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60628 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60628?
60628 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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