For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 5,699 students in 60625, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60625, IL are Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Waters Elementary School and Chappell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60625 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60625, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60625, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4540 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Chappell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2135 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Budlong Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2591
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2591
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5510 N Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Gr: PK-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
North River Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3729 W Leland Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0590
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0590
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5108
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5108
Gr: 7-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Haugan Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4540 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5040
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5040
Gr: PK-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Volta Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4950 N Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5080
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5080
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Aspira Charter - Haugan Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3729 W Leland Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 303-3549
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 303-3549
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60625, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60625, IL include Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Waters Elementary School and Chappell Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60625?
10 public middle schools are located in 60625.
What is the racial composition of students in 60625?
60625 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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