Best 60614 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,391 students in 60614, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60614, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Mayer Elementary School and Prescott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60614 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60614, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60614, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Gr: K-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Gr: PK-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1632 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5505
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Lasalle Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1734 N Orleans St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8470
Gr: K-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Willow St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60614, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60614, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Mayer Elementary School and Prescott Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60614?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60614.
What is the racial composition of students in 60614?
60614 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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