For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,596 students in 60616, IL (there are , serving 1,777 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 60616, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60616, IL are Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy, Healy Elementary School and South Loop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60616 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60616, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60616, IL 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
533 W 27th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9120
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9120
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Healy Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190
Grades: K-8
| 1,209 students
Rank: #33.
South Loop Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Grades: PK-8
| 840 students
Rank: #44.
Haines Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Graham R Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2347 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
National Teachers Elementary Academy
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #77.
Ward J Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 S Shields Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #99.
Drake Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9129
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9129
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Rank: #1010.
Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #1111.
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1748
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1748
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9000
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
James R Doolittle Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
535 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1414.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 334 students
Rank: #1515.
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #1616.
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3424 S State St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
60616, Illinois 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Grades: 11-12
| 47 students
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1050
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3200 S Calumet Av
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9263
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9263
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pershing West Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
3200 South Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9240
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9240
Grades: 4-8
| 239 students
Perspectives Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,705 students
2641 S Calumet Av
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9727
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9727
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2710 S Dearborn St 2
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9226
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9226
Grades: 5-7
| 76 students
2710 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9235
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9235
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
2710 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9245
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9245
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
2641 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-9400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Youth Connections Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
10 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0799
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0799
Grades: 9-12
| 3,959 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60616, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60616, IL include Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy, Healy Elementary School and South Loop Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60616?
16 public schools are located in 60616.
What percentage of students in 60616 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 60616 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60616?
60616 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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