For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,933 students in 60640, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60640, IL are Goudy Technology Academy, Mcpherson Elementary School and Mccutcheon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60640 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60640, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60640, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goudy Technology Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5120 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4728 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Grades: PK-8
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Mccutcheon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4865 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4420 N Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
60640, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Grades: 8
| 36 students
4525 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
4420 North Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
5200 North Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60640, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60640, IL include Goudy Technology Academy, Mcpherson Elementary School and Mccutcheon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60640?
4 public elementary schools are located in 60640.
What is the racial composition of students in 60640?
60640 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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