For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 13,111 students in Cicero, IL (there are , serving 461 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cicero, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Cicero, IL are Mckinley Educational Center, J Sterling Morton Alternative School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cicero, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cicero have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cicero, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Educational Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890
Gr: 5-8 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
J Sterling Morton Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1874 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4946 W 13th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Gr: PK-3 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 55th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Gr: 9 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Abe Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3545 S 61st Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Gr: PK-6 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Cicero West Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4937 W 23rd St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Gr: PK-3 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Columbus East Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-6085
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-6085
Gr: 4-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Cicero East Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9440
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9440
Gr: 4-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Sherlock Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5347 W 22nd Pl
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Gr: PK-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Warren Park School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 S 60th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Gr: PK-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2625 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1212.
Columbus West Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5425 W 31st St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5407 W 36th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5532
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5532
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
T Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S 50th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-7833
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-7833
Gr: 3-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1515.
Unity Jr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8268
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8268
Gr: 7-8 | 1,948 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2310 S 57th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-2552
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-2552
Gr: K-6 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
J Sterling Morton East High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2423 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 3,474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Daniel Burnham Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9577
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-9577
Gr: K-2 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
5330 W 35th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 982-4500
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 982-4500
Gr: PK | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Cicero, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 S Laramie Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Gr: 7 | 1,332 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Gr: K-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cicero, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Cicero, IL include Mckinley Educational Center, J Sterling Morton Alternative School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cicero?
19 public schools are located in Cicero.
What percentage of students in Cicero go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cicero are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cicero?
Cicero public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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