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Top 5 Best 60653 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,826 students in 60653, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60653, IL are Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood, Robinson Elementary School and Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60653 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60653, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60653, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood
Charter School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 536-2399
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Robinson Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4225 S Lake Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1777
Grades: PK-3
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
249 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1204
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Mollison Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4415 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1804
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fuller Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4214 S Saint Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1687
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-donoghue
Charter School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-5301
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3663 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Woodson South Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4414 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1280
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #99.
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1996
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60653 Illinois

60653, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
707 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1782
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4071 S Lake Park Av
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1510
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4071 S Lake Park Av
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1510
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
249 East 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1260
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
244 East Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1603
Grades: 10
| 21 students
4351 South Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1300
Grades: 4-8
| 111 students
3663 S Wabash Av
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1745
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4444 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 624-0700
Grades: 8
| 85 students
4414 S Evans Av
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1290
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60653, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60653, IL include Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood, Robinson Elementary School and Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60653?
9 public elementary schools are located in 60653.
What is the racial composition of students in 60653?
60653 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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