For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,535 students in 60644, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60644, IL are Clark G R Elementary School, Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School and Moving Everest Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60644 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60644, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60644, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark G R Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Monitor Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5608 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Moving Everest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
416 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Grades: K-8
| 768 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Grades: K-8
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4837 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 N Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Depriest Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 S Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #88.
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5545 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 413-3090
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 413-3090
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #99.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Lorel Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
Leland Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 S Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #1111.
Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
60644, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5345 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Grades: 3-6
| 95 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Grades: 11-12
| 580 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
543 N Waller Av
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5500 West Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6050
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6050
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
517 North Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6230
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6230
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
Kipp Chicago Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Grades: K-8
| 1,685 students
512 South Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6140
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6140
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60644, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60644, IL include Clark G R Elementary School, Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School and Moving Everest Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60644?
11 public elementary schools are located in 60644.
What is the racial composition of students in 60644?
60644 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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