For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,935 students in 60643, IL (there are , serving 2,301 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 60643, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60643, IL are Kellogg Elementary School, Sutherland Elementary School and Colemon J Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60643 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60643, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60643, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9241 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2590
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2590
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10015 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2580
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2580
Gr: K-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Colemon J Elementary Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1441 W 119th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Clissold Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 W 110th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2560
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2560
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Green W Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 W 96th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9510 S Prospect Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2690
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2690
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Wacker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9746 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2821
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2821
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Whistler Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11533 S Ada St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #99.
Higgins Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11710 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5625
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5625
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Chicago Excel Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1257 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 629-8379
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 629-8379
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1
Rank: #1111.
Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10354 S Charles St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2625
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2625
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Esmond Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1865 W Montvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2650
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2650
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Garvey M Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10309 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2763
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2763
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10540 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2825
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2825
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
White Elementary Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1136 W 122nd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cics - Longwood Campus
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Gr: 3-12 | 1,200 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Morgan Park High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1744 W Pryor Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Gr: 7-12 | 1,245 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Julian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10330 S Elizabeth St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1919.
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11140 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2715
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2715
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Cics - Loomis Primary Campus
Charter School
9535 S Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 429-8955
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 429-8955
Gr: K-2 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
60643, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Foundations College Prep Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1233 W 109th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 298-5800
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 298-5800
Gr: 6-12
10330 S Elizabeth St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
1551 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 341-2260
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 341-2260
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60643, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60643, IL include Kellogg Elementary School, Sutherland Elementary School and Colemon J Elementary Academy.
How many public schools are located in 60643?
20 public schools are located in 60643.
What percentage of students in 60643 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 60643 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60643?
60643 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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