Best Schools in 60461, IL
60461, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 10,378 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 60461 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 60461, IL
The top high schools in 60461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Homewood-flossmoor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood Flossmoor Chsd 233 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2798 Students
2. Bloom High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloom Twp Hsd 206 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students
3. Rich Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rich Twp Hsd 227 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2487 Students
Best Middle Schools in 60461, IL
The top middle schools in 60461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parker Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flossmoor Sd 161 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
2. Chicago Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chicago Heights Sd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 940 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 60461, IL
The top elementary schools in 60461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Avenue Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flossmoor Sd 161 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
2. Arcadia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matteson Esd 162 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 555 Students
3. Kennedy Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chicago Heights Sd 170 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
4. Illinois School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matteson Esd 162 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 335 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 60461, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
60461, IL has a total population of 4,785 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 60461, 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 60461, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 60461, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 60461, 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 60461, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 60461, IL
How many schools are in 60461, IL?
60461, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 10,378 students in total.
How do schools in 60461 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 60461 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 60461 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 60461?
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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