For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 8,199 students in 60617, IL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 60617 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60617, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60617, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 617 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 533 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 406 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 609 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #1515.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1616.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 659 students
Rank: #1717.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1818.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 415 students
60617, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 2-8
| 35 students
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2100 East 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990
Grades: 10-12
| 18 students
Davis Developmental Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
9101 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209
Grades: PK
| 76 students
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6905
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6905
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9928 South Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60617, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60617, IL include Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School, Black Magnet Elementary School and Washington G Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60617?
21 public elementary schools are located in 60617.
What is the racial composition of students in 60617?
60617 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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