For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,846 students in 60657, IL.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 60657 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60657, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60657, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Burley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1630 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5475
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Nettelhorst Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3252 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 N Seminary Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Jahn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3149 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5500
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60657, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60657, IL include Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, Burley Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60657?
6 public middle schools are located in 60657.
What is the racial composition of students in 60657?
60657 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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