For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,846 students in 60657, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60657, IL are Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, Burley Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60657 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60657, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60657, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Grades: K-8
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Burley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1630 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Nettelhorst Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3252 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Grades: PK-8
| 650 students
Rank: #55.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 N Seminary Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
Rank: #66.
Jahn Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3149 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5500
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60657, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60657, IL include Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, Burley Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60657?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60657.
What is the racial composition of students in 60657?
60657 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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