Best Schools in 60609, IL
60609, IL has 44 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 32 elementary) serving 16,806 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in 60609 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 60609, IL
The top high schools in 60609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Back Of The Yards Ib Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
2. Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
3. Phillips Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
4. Tilden Career Communty Academy Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
5. Richards Career Academy Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
Best Middle Schools in 60609, IL
The top middle schools in 60609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evergreen Academy Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
2. Shields Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 60609, IL
The top elementary schools in 60609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 395 Students
2. Everett Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
3. Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 813 Students
4. Burroughs Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students
5. Armour Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 246 Students
6. Cics - Basil Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 481 Students
7. Greene N Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
8. Namaste Elem Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 415 Students
9. Dewey Elem Academy Of Fine Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students
10. Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 280 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 60609, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
60609, IL has a total population of 65,356 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 60609, 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 60609, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 60609, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 60609, 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 60609, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 60609, IL
How many schools are in 60609, IL?
60609, IL has 44 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 16,806 students in total.
How do schools in 60609 perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in 60609 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in 60609 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 60609?
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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- Projected: 11%
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- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 15%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations