For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,155 students in 60641, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60641, IL are Belding Elementary School, Scammon Elementary School and Portage Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60641 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60641, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60641, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belding Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Scammon Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4201 W Henderson St
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3475
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3475
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Portage Park Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5330 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3576
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3576
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3730 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3520
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3520
Gr: PK-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Intrinsic Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4540 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(708) 887-2735
Chicago, IL 60641
(708) 887-2735
Gr: 7-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60641, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60641, IL include Belding Elementary School, Scammon Elementary School and Portage Park Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60641?
5 public middle schools are located in 60641.
What is the racial composition of students in 60641?
60641 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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