For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,730 students in 60202, IL (there are , serving 246 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60202, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60202, IL are Park School, Rice Childrens Center and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60202 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60202, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60202, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Park School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
828 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8590
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8590
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rice Childrens Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Gr: 1-8
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
910 Forest Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3501
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3501
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Nichols Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Greenleaf St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
914 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-4901
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-4901
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Dawes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3401
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3401
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Chute Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Oakton St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Oakton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8801
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8801
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Eths Day School
Alternative School
1233 Hartrey Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-7009
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-7009
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60202, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60202, IL include Park School, Rice Childrens Center and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60202?
9 public schools are located in 60202.
What percentage of students in 60202 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60202 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60202?
60202 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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