Best Schools in 60656, IL
60656, IL has 15 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,991 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 60656 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 60656, IL
The top high schools in 60656, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taft High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4464 Students
2. Maine South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maine Township Hsd 207 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2495 Students
3. Ridgewood Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Chsd 234 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 873 Students
4. Chicago Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 60656, IL
The top elementary schools in 60656, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oriole Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 602 Students
2. Norwood Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 337 Students
3. Edison Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 534 Students
4. Canty Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 818 Students
5. Garvy J Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 761 Students
6. Dirksen Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1069 Students
7. Pennoyer Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennoyer Sd 79 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 442 Students
8. Chicago Academy Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 563 Students
9. St Eugene Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Eugene Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 197 Students
10. Brickton Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brickton Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 88 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 60656, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
60656, IL has a total population of 28,579 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 60656, 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 60656, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 60656, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 60656, 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 60656, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 60656, IL
How many schools are in 60656, IL?
60656, IL has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,991 students in total.
How do schools in 60656 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 60656 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 60656 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 60656?
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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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations