For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,758 students in 60642, IL (there are , serving 2,193 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 60642, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60642, IL are Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep, Ogden Int High School and Noble St Chtr-noble Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60642 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60642, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60642, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1337 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-5345
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-5345
Grades: 9-12
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Ogden Int High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-0866
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-0866
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Noble St Chtr-noble Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 N Noble St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 862-1449
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 862-1449
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1454 W Superior St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 265-9925
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 265-9925
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #55.
Otis Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Armour St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Rowe Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1424 N Cleaver St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 799-2730
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 799-2730
Grades: K-8
| 704 students
Rank: #77.
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4750
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4750
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
60642, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 2-8
| 87 students
1444 West Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4170
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4170
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Richard Milburn High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1448 West Superior St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 491-0772
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 491-0772
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60642, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60642, IL include Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep, Ogden Int High School and Noble St Chtr-noble Campus.
How many public schools are located in 60642?
7 public schools are located in 60642.
What percentage of students in 60642 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 60642 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60642?
60642 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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