For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,325 students in 60409, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60409, IL are Wilson Elementary School, Schrum Memorial School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60409 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60409, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60409, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Grades: PK-2
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Schrum Memorial School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 157th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Wentworth Jr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #66.
Carol Moseley Braun School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1655 153rd St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-9470
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Caroline Sibley Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Sibley Blvd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-1870
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #88.
Wentworth Intermediate School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7926
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7926
Grades: 3-5
| 316 students
60409, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Science & Technology (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
135-167th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60409, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60409, IL include Wilson Elementary School, Schrum Memorial School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60409?
8 public elementary schools are located in 60409.
What is the racial composition of students in 60409?
60409 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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