For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,447 students in 60501, IL.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60501 have an average reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60501, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7555 W 64th St
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-0640
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-0640
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6021 S 74th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7590
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Otis P Graves Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6021 S 74th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7260
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
W W Walker Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7735 W 66th Pl
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7150
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7150
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Walsh Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5640 S 75th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7165
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7165
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60501, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60501, IL include Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School, Heritage Middle School and Otis P Graves Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60501?
5 public elementary schools are located in 60501.
What is the racial composition of students in 60501?
60501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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