For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,599 students in 60053, IL (there are , serving 394 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 60053, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60053, IL are Park View Elementary School, Hynes Elementary School and Melzer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60053 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60053, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60053, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Lake St
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Hynes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Belleforte Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-4500
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Melzer School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9400 Oriole Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Golf Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9401 Waukegan Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-3740
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-3740
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8200 Gross Point Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Gr: 3-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Julia S Molloy Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ntdse Sat Program
Special Education School
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-9040
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-9040
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60053, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60053, IL include Park View Elementary School, Hynes Elementary School and Melzer School.
How many public schools are located in 60053?
7 public schools are located in 60053.
What percentage of students in 60053 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 60053 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60053?
60053 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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