For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,288 students in 60501, IL (there are , serving 883 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 60501, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60501, IL are Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School, Argo Community High School and Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60501 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60501, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60501, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7555 W 64th St
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-0640
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-0640
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Argo Community High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7329 W 63rd St
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 728-3200
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 728-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6021 S 74th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7590
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Otis P Graves Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6021 S 74th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7260
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
W W Walker Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7735 W 66th Pl
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7150
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7150
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Walsh Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5640 S 75th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7165
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7165
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60501, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60501, IL include Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School, Argo Community High School and Heritage Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60501?
6 public schools are located in 60501.
What percentage of students in 60501 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 60501 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60501?
60501 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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