For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 12,204 students in 60632, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60632, IL are Burroughs Elementary School, Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School and Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60632 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60632, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60632, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3542 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7226
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7226
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355
Grades: K-8
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4520 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4050
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4050
Grades: PK-8
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Talman Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5450 S Talman Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4420 S Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7215
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7215
Grades: PK-8
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Grades: PK-8
| 959 students
Rank: #77.
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5050 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5450
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5450
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #88.
Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #99.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7285
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7285
Grades: PK-4
| 487 students
Rank: #1010.
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2916 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 321-2200
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 321-2200
Grades: K-8
| 517 students
Rank: #1111.
Hernandez Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-8850
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-8850
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1212.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5248 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Grades: PK-8
| 933 students
Rank: #1313.
Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4420 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5434
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5434
Grades: K-8
| 475 students
Rank: #1414.
Acero Chtr Network - Pfc Torress
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3475
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3475
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #1515.
Brighton Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3825 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7237
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7237
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
Rank: #1616.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4815 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4875
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4875
Grades: PK-8
| 1,222 students
Rank: #1717.
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2744 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 376-8830
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 376-8830
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #1818.
Shields Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2611 W 48th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7115
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7115
Grades: 5-8
| 376 students
Rank: #1919.
Calmeca Academy Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3456 W 38th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7000
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #2020.
Davis N Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3014 W 39th Pl
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4540
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4540
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
Rank: #2121.
Christopher Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5042 S Artesian Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9375
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9375
Grades: K-8
| 306 students
Rank: #2222.
Academy For Global Citizenship
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4647 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-1100
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-1100
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60632, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60632, IL include Burroughs Elementary School, Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School and Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60632?
22 public elementary schools are located in 60632.
What is the racial composition of students in 60632?
60632 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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