For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,418 students in 60640, IL (there are , serving 2,052 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 60640, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60640, IL are Uplift Community High School, Devry Advantage Academy High School and Yccs-truman Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60640 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60640, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60640, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uplift Community High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Devry Advantage Academy High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-2216
Grades: 11-12
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Goudy Technology Academy
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5120 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2480
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Mcpherson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4728 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2625
Grades: PK-8
| 735 students
Rank: #66.
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4420 N Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Rank: #77.
Mccutcheon Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4865 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2680
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
60640, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Grades: 8
| 36 students
4525 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
4420 North Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
5200 North Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60640, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60640, IL include Uplift Community High School, Devry Advantage Academy High School and Yccs-truman Middle College High School.
How many public schools are located in 60640?
7 public schools are located in 60640.
What percentage of students in 60640 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 60640 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60640?
60640 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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