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Best Schools in 60016, IL
60016, IL has 40 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 22 elementary) serving 27,542 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 60016 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 60016, IL
The top high schools in 60016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenbrook South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenbrook Hsd 225 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3030 Students
2. Prospect High School
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Township Hsd 214 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2263 Students
3. John Hersey High School
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Township Hsd 214 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students
4. Maine East High School
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Maine Township Hsd 207 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1808 Students
5. Maine West High School
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Maine Township Hsd 207 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
6. Elk Grove High School
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Projected Test Scores
Township Hsd 214 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2000 Students
Best Middle Schools in 60016, IL
The top middle schools in 60016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emerson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Ridge Ccsd 64 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 880 Students
2. Springman Middle School
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Glenview Ccsd 34 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 784 Students
3. Lincoln Middle School
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Mount Prospect Sd 57 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
4. River Trails Middle School
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River Trails Sd 26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
5. Chippewa Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
6. Gemini Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
East Maine Sd 63 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1075 Students
7. Algonquin Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
8. Friendship Jr High School
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Comm Cons Sd 59 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 60016, IL
The top elementary schools in 60016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glen Grove Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenview Ccsd 34 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 424 Students
2. Franklin Elementary School
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Park Ridge Ccsd 64 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
3. Cumberland Elem School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 302 Students
4. Iroquois Community School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 432 Students
5. Lions Park Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Prospect Sd 57 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 454 Students
6. Terrace Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 235 Students
7. Indian Grove Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
River Trails Sd 26 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 459 Students
8. Central Elem School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
9. Forest Elem School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students
10. Washington Elem School
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East Maine Sd 63 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 60016, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
60016, IL has a total population of 61,895 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 60016, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 60016, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 60016, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 60016, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 60016, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 60016, IL
How many schools are in 60016, IL?
60016, IL has 40 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 27,542 students in total.
How do schools in 60016 perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in 60016 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 60016 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 60016?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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