For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,432 students in 60610, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60610, IL are Skinner North Elementary School, Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and Ogden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60610 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60610, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60610, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skinner North Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8510
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8510
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8110
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 227:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 W Wendell St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8310
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8310
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Manierre Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
60610, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1443 N Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 565-2100
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 565-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1119 N Cleveland Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8440
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8440
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60610, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60610, IL include Skinner North Elementary School, Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and Ogden Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60610?
5 public middle schools are located in 60610.
What is the racial composition of students in 60610?
60610 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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