For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 6,849 students in 60643, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60643, IL are Kellogg Elementary School, Sutherland Elementary School and Colemon J Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60643 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60643, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60643, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9241 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2590
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2590
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10015 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2580
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2580
Grades: K-8
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Colemon J Elementary Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1441 W 119th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Clissold Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 W 110th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2560
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2560
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Green W Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 W 96th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9510 S Prospect Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2690
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2690
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Wacker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9746 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2821
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2821
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Whistler Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11533 S Ada St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Higgins Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11710 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5625
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5625
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Rank: #1010.
Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10354 S Charles St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2625
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2625
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Esmond Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1865 W Montvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2650
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2650
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Garvey M Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10309 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2763
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2763
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10540 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2825
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2825
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
White Elementary Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1136 W 122nd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cics - Longwood Campus
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Grades: 3-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Morgan Park High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1744 W Pryor Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2550
Grades: 7-12
| 1,245 students
Rank: #1717.
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11140 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2715
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2715
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
60643, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Foundations College Prep Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1233 W 109th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 298-5800
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 298-5800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
10330 S Elizabeth St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1551 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 341-2260
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 341-2260
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60643, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60643, IL include Kellogg Elementary School, Sutherland Elementary School and Colemon J Elementary Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 60643?
17 public middle schools are located in 60643.
What is the racial composition of students in 60643?
60643 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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