For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,973 students in 60605, IL (there are , serving 1,695 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 60605, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in 60605, IL is Jones College Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 60605 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60605, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones College Prep High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
60605, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1455 S Mich Ste 218
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 880-0261
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 880-0261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Urban Prep Chrtr Sch For Yng Men (Closed 2023)
Charter School
425 S Wabash Ave, Roosevelt Un
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 276-0259
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 276-0259
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60605, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60605, IL include Jones College Prep High School.
How many public schools are located in 60605?
1 public schools are located in 60605.
What percentage of students in 60605 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 60605 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60605?
60605 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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