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Best Schools in 60445, IL
60445, IL has 24 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 12,462 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 60445 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 60445, IL
The top high schools in 60445, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Forest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bremen Chsd 228 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1370 Students
2. A B Shepard High Sch (campus)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 218 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1973 Students
3. H L Richards High Sch(campus)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 218 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1676 Students
4. Bremen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bremen Chsd 228 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1497 Students
Best Middle Schools in 60445, IL
The top middle schools in 60445, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palos Heights Sd 128 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
2. Jack Hille Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Ridge Sd 142 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students
3. Kellar School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Posen-robbins Esd 143-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students
4. Nathan Hale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cook County Sd 130 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 60445, IL
The top elementary schools in 60445, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chippewa Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palos Heights Sd 128 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 250 Students
2. Childs Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Posen-robbins Esd 143-5 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 146 Students
3. Lee R Foster Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Ridge Sd 142 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 395 Students
4. Navajo Heights Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palos Heights Sd 128 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
5. Kerkstra Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Ridge Sd 142 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 389 Students
6. Springfield Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midlothian Sd 143 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
7. Posen Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Posen-robbins Esd 143-5 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 267 Students
8. Nathan Hale Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cook County Sd 130 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 396 Students
9. Nathan Hale Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cook County Sd 130 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 195 Students
10. Central Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midlothian Sd 143 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 646 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 60445, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
60445, IL has a total population of 17,185 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 60445, 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 60445, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 60445, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 60445, 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 60445, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 60445, IL
How many schools are in 60445, IL?
60445, IL has 24 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 12,462 students in total.
How do schools in 60445 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 60445 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 60445 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 60445?
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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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 13%
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