For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,162 students in 60619, IL (there are , serving 525 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60619, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60619, IL are Mcdade Elementary Classical School, Mcdowell Elementary School and Cics - Avalon/south Shore. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60619 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60619, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60619, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdade Elementary Classical School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1419 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6404
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6404
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Cics - Avalon/south Shore
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E 83rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #44.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8306 S Saint Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3834
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3834
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 E 91st Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3300
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 E 85th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3435
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3435
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7740 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3100
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Yccs Chtr - Chatham
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9035 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #99.
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7131 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 729-3969
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 729-3969
Gr: 6-12 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
Washington H Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9130 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6225
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6225
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Avalon Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8045 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7433 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Neil Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8555 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Tanner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7350 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1616.
Ruggles Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7831 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1717.
Gillespie Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9301 S State St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1818.
Revere Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1919.
Ashe Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2020.
Deneen Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7240 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
60619, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
321 East 84th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(312) 924-7647
Chicago, IL 60619
(312) 924-7647
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students
901 East 95th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-8664
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-8664
Gr: K-3 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Gr: K-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60619, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60619, IL include Mcdade Elementary Classical School, Mcdowell Elementary School and Cics - Avalon/south Shore.
How many public schools are located in 60619?
20 public schools are located in 60619.
What percentage of students in 60619 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60619 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60619?
60619 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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