For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,873 students in 60477, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60477, IL are Virgil I Grissom Middle School, John A Bannes Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60477 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60477, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60477, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17000 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-3030
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
John A Bannes Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16835 Odell Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6466
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6466
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Helen Keller Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7846 163rd St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2144
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2144
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Bert H Fulton School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18146 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4510
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
60477, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16600 S 66th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Grades: 3-5
| 265 students
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3956
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3956
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Project Challenge High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
16531 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 687-4971
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 687-4971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60477, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60477, IL include Virgil I Grissom Middle School, John A Bannes Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60477?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60477.
What is the racial composition of students in 60477?
60477 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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