For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 8,321 students in 60608, IL (there are , serving 3,600 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 60608, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60608, IL are Simpson Academy High School For Young Women, Everett Elementary School and Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60608 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60608, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60608, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1321 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3419 S Bell Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Pickard Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Jungman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1746 S Miller St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Ijla Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Plamondon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2642 W 15th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1789
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1789
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Finkl Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2332 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1241 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Ruiz Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2410 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Walsh Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Cook Co Juvenile Det -york Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7021
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7021
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1624 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1717.
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W 17th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2651 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Chicago Technology Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7755
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Ihsca Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Smyth J Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1059 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7180
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7180
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Juarez Community Academy High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,587 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-r
Special Education School
1950 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Gr: 4-12
60608, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2317 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Gr: 4-8
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
1326 W 14th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60608, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60608, IL include Simpson Academy High School For Young Women, Everett Elementary School and Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences.
How many public schools are located in 60608?
27 public schools are located in 60608.
What percentage of students in 60608 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 60608 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60608?
60608 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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