For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,839 students in 60016, IL (there are , serving 1,076 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 60016, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60016, IL are Cumberland Elementary School, Terrace Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60016 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60016, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60016, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 E Golf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1451
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1451
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
735 S Westgate Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1501
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1501
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1526 E Thacker St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1575
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1575
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Algonquin Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
767 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 N 8th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1503
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1503
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #66.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Dulles Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 593-4401
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 593-4401
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
North Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1789 Rand Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1399
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1399
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #88.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10100 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-6231
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-6231
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
10000 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
Grades: PK
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
Terrace School-d/hh Ec Program
Special Education School
735 S Westgate Rd, Terrace Sch
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1380
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
60016, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nipper Career Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 East Gregory St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9000 Capitol Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Thomas Jefferson Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
795 Center St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60016, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60016, IL include Cumberland Elementary School, Terrace Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60016?
10 public schools are located in 60016.
What percentage of students in 60016 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 60016 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60016?
60016 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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