For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 11,496 students in 60617, IL (there are , serving 900 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 60617, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60617, IL are Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School, Black Magnet Elementary School and Washington G Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60617 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60617, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60617, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 E 93rd St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6416
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6416
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Black Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9101 S Euclid Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6390
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6390
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Washington G Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3611 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010
Gr: PK-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 S Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 503-3040
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 503-3040
Gr: K-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Addams Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Gr: PK-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 722-8577
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 722-8577
Gr: K-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Hoyne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8905 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6425
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6425
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9912 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6240
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6240
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6460
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6460
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8050 S Chappel Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6640
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6640
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9822 S Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6430
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6430
Gr: PK-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9239 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6625
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6625
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1313.
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10347 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6540
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6540
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8164 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 978-8680
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 978-8680
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10740 S Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6215
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6215
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Thorp J N Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6250
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6250
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1717.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8331 S Mackinaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6585
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6585
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Bowen High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7650
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1919.
Sadlowski Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3930 E 105th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8344 S Commercial Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6694
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6694
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2121.
Mireles Elementary Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9000 S Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6360
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6360
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Washington G High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5725
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5725
Gr: 9-12 | 1,553 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6100
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Coles Elementary Language Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8441 S Yates Blvd
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6550
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8546 S Cregier Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6300
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Epic Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8255 S Houston Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7930
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7930
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9928 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6530
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6530
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
60617, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Gr: 9-12
Buckingham Special Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
9207 South Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Gr: 2-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947
Gr: 9-12
2100 East 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990
Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Davis Developmental Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
9101 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209
Gr: PK | 76 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Las Casas Occupational High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
8401 South Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6050
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6050
Gr: 9-12
9928 South Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60617, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60617, IL include Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School, Black Magnet Elementary School and Washington G Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60617?
27 public schools are located in 60617.
What percentage of students in 60617 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 60617 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60617?
60617 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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