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Best 60626 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,947 students in 60626, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60626, IL are Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter, New Field Elementary School and Kilmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60626 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60626, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60626, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7212 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Gr: 6-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
New Field Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2760
Gr: PK-4 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2115
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7019 N Ashland Blvd
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2030
Gr: 5-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Jordan Elementary Community School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7414 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2220
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Gale Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1631 W Jonquil Ter
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60626, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60626, IL include Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter, New Field Elementary School and Kilmer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60626?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60626.
What is the racial composition of students in 60626?
60626 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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