For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,451 students in 60629, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60629, IL are Excel Academy - Southwest High School, Ace Amandla Charter School and Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60629 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60629, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60629 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hubbard High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60629, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy - Southwest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7050 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 424-0721
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 424-0721
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Ace Amandla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6820 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7150
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 993-1770
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 993-1770
Grades: K-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #44.
Hubbard High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2200
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #55.
Gage Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5630 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9230
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
60629, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4120 W 57th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8280
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8280
Grades: PK-7
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60629, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60629, IL include Excel Academy - Southwest High School, Ace Amandla Charter School and Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School.
How many public high schools are located in 60629?
5 public high schools are located in 60629.
What is the racial composition of students in 60629?
60629 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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