Best 60655 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,012 students in 60655, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 5,298 private students). 34% of all K-12 students in 60655, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60655, IL are Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School, Mount Greenwood Elementary School and Cassell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60655 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60655, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60655, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3020 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Gr: 1-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Mount Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10841 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2786
Gr: PK-8 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Cassell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11314 S Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2640
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Chicago High School For Agricult Sciences
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3857 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
2554 W 113th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2671
Gr: PK | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60655, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60655?
5 public schools are located in 60655.
What percentage of students in 60655 go to public school?
34% of all K-12 students in 60655 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60655?
60655 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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