For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,315 students in 60642, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60642, IL are Otis Elementary School, Rowe Elementary School and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60642 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60642, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60642, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in 60642, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60642, IL include Otis Elementary School, Rowe Elementary School and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60642?
3 public elementary schools are located in 60642.
What is the racial composition of students in 60642?
60642 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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